Re: OT: guns, WAS Re: Static vs. Dynamic typing (big advantage or not)---WAS: c.programming: OOP and memory management

From: Programmer Dude (Chris_at_Sonnack.com)
Date: 09/24/04


Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2004 14:52:39 -0500

Thomas G. Marshall writes:

>> Both the local ranges I used to frequent had "machine gun" night
>> where you could rent various full auto "sprayers".
>
> Aren't most of the current day mg's lower in calibre?

Yes.

> Wounding takes out 3 of the enemy: 1 guy shot, 2 to carry him out.

Plus the medic and medical supplies. Yes. Tactics of war.

> There's something about the Thompson that I just wanna know though.
> Seen too many movies to /not/ know precisely how heavy it is / the
> sound of the retort / the recoil, etc.

I'm pretty sure one of those ranges has one.

Enough OT about guns. This'll be my last.



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