Ever shoot a gun inside your pocket?

[speedsix]

I had a snub and a old sweatshirt so I tried it out. It caught the sweatshirt on fire. Just in case you have a snub nose, you can fire it in your pocket but you may have to put out the flames.

 

[Marc]

good thing you didnt get hurt

 

[bstewrat3]

The old 1970's "this is a hold up position". This was intended for use with the thumb and index finger not a real gun.

 

[woundedyak]

Geeeezzzzus!

 

[beevans]

Hell of a thing to test. Assuming this was at home and not at a range? After reading this and the thread about accidentally shooting inside the house, it's incredible that more people don't die from accidental shots.

 

[Naptown]

Pics or it didn't happen...

 

[RelicHound]

good thing you didnt get hurt

Stupid should hurt.

 

[goinggreyfast]

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[Pocketman]

Ever shoot a gun inside your pocket?

No, and that's only half the story.

 

[Sticky]

No. That sounds like a good argument for using a revolver instead of a semi-auto. Not to mention, fire-retardant panties...

 

[goinggreyfast]

Stupid should hurt.

Especially in the White House.

 

[VERT]

Being able to fire the weapon while still being in the pocket is one of the advantages of a revolver instead of an auto. This is especially true with the concealed hammer models. I have never tried it myself. I suppose if a person ever had to use this tactic setting your clothes on fire would be the least of your concerns.

 

[38special]

Being able to fire the weapon while still being in the pocket is one of the advantages of a revolver instead of an auto. This is especially true with the concealed hammer models. I have never tried it myself. I suppose if a person ever had to use this tactic setting your clothes on fire would be the least of your concerns.

Yeah - cause then all you have to do is run toward the "target" and catch them on fire.

 

[db1959]

No but I had a firecracker go off in my front pocket once. That wasnt fun.

 

[Disposable Heart]

Tried this with an old jacket when I was practicing point shooting. Had an old jacket, stuffed snub into pocket (normal carrying place in winter) and did my drills. MUCH harder to point shoot this way, but works and can serve a great purpose in "getting the drop" on the bad dude. Thing is, you gotta move after that first round comes out, becuase if they have a gun, they will begin shooting as well.

After one or two rounds, I would then begin moving, getting the pistol clear of the pocket and begin regular move/shoot. For those claiming stupid should hurt, this is a really good practice with a spin gun for defense. The Goodwill is a great place to get junk jackets for practice. I actually watered the pocket and jacket area down to prevent the fire, as mentioned in the OP.

 

[CountryBoy19]

Tried this with an old jacket when I was practicing point shooting. Had an old jacket, stuffed snub into pocket (normal carrying place in winter) and did my drills. MUCH harder to point shoot this way, but works and can serve a great purpose in "getting the drop" on the bad dude. Thing is, you gotta move after that first round comes out, becuase if they have a gun, they will begin shooting as well.

After one or two rounds, I would then begin moving, getting the pistol clear of the pocket and begin regular move/shoot. For those claiming stupid should hurt, this is a really good practice with a spin gun for defense. The Goodwill is a great place to get junk jackets for practice. I actually watered the pocket and jacket area down to prevent the fire, as mentioned in the OP.

Exactly... I don't think the OP was stupid at all. Very useful tactic and at least the OP was practicing it. He now knows that fire is a possibly after-effect that he may have to contend with once the threat is stopped.

 

[03A3]

Good points. If it works for you that's all that matters.
I don't carry in that way, but if I did I would much rather shoot up and burn some easily replaced clothing as opposed to getting stabbed ect.

 

[CarmelHP]

Combat Handguns did a test of this many years ago. Their advice was that if you have to shoot through your coat pocket you better be ready to get out of the coat.

 

[03A3]

Stop, drop and roll lol

 

[dross]

Isn't that why they call them "pocket guns?" You shoot safari guns on a safari, right?

Just sayin'.