How many shots to put down a BG?

Firepower! · November 17, 2008, 03:19 PM

How many shots on average have to shot to eliminate the BG?

What caliber?

Bauer · November 17, 2008, 03:26 PM

I've never shot anyone. Takes one to put down a deer though. If I did shoot someone I can't imagine I wouldn't empty my clip on them or attempt to during the adrenaline rush.

**Brian Pfleuger** · November 17, 2008, 03:27 PM

This could be a short lived thread...

Firepower! · November 17, 2008, 03:38 PM

If it will be a shot lived thread then it will be very sad!

This is because in the poll I intend to determine how many shots is it really necessary to bring down a BG.

This also will explain the ongiong relentless stopping power and 9v45 debate.

I never had to use more than 1, and it was always 9 in SD.

Only recently I switched to 45 with G21.

**Brian Pfleuger** · November 17, 2008, 03:50 PM

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I never had to use more than 1, and it was always 9 in SD.

"never" implies more than 1 event. More than 1 event means you have FAR more experience than 99.99% of the people to whom you have directed this poll. I'm not trying to be a jerk. Most of us have 0 experience in actual SD shootings. Your sample size will be far too small to be meaningful, especially considering that some people will no doubt say "10 or more" just because they think it's funny.

Firepower! · November 17, 2008, 04:08 PM

i see your point.

However, I am would folks to take poll seriously so that some theory can be devised at the end.

NGIB · November 17, 2008, 04:14 PM

Another totally silly poll...

csmsss · November 17, 2008, 04:20 PM

Stupid thread.

Keltyke · November 17, 2008, 05:17 PM

Quote:

This is because in the poll I intend to determine how many shots is it really necessary to bring down a BG.

It's a question without an answer. You won't know until it happens.

ilbob · November 17, 2008, 06:12 PM

my answer is "as many as it takes".

SPUSCG · November 17, 2008, 06:30 PM

i use a mosin nagant, the shockwaves from my ammo can down multiple bad guys. when used against a squad of 4 thats .25 shots per bad guy, or .33 shots for a group of three. it also helps it has a 12 mile range

johnnypi45 · November 17, 2008, 06:33 PM

Having never had to shoot anybody (thank God), i can't put a definitive answer down. However, how many times am i prepared to shoot?:

Quote:

as many as it takes

My 2 cents.

Petey

cerberus65 · November 17, 2008, 06:47 PM

Two thoughts...

It is impossible to resolve the 9mm vs. .45 ACP debate. If you don't believe me just do a little searching on this and other forums. It has been argued every which way but loose. It will continue to be argued until the literal end of time. And the only reason it will cease to be argued at that point is that we will finally all realize that there is no answer and it was pointless anyway. I have both. I like both. Either will git 'er done.

You mention that you "never had to use more than 1". Uh, just how many people have you shot? I'm just curious... I have thankfully never had to shoot anyone and I sincerely hope to never have to.

vytoland · November 17, 2008, 08:13 PM

i was talking to a chicago policeman this week and he told me of an incident where he fired four times with a 9mm through a wind shield striking the BG with all rounds in the center of his chest. the BG was still alive.

**pax** · November 17, 2008, 08:18 PM

Closed for pure silliness. You'll not get any meaningful results this way.

pax

View Poll Results: On average how many shot you required to put down a BG?
I have never shot anyone.	14	87.50%
1	1	6.25%
2	0	0%
3	0	0%
5 or more	1	6.25%
10 or more	0	0%
Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll

November 17, 2008, 03:19 PM	#1
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	How many shots to put down a BG? How many shots on average have to shot to eliminate the BG? What caliber?

November 17, 2008, 03:27 PM	#3
Brian Pfleuger Staff Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Central, Southern NY, USA Posts: 14,662	This could be a short lived thread... __________________ Still happily answering to the call-sign Peetza. --- You do not HAVE a soul. You ARE a soul. You HAVE a body. ----- He is no fool who gives what he can not keep to gain what he can not lose. -Jim Eliott, paraphrasing Philip Henry.

November 17, 2008, 04:14 PM	#7
NGIB Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2007 Location: Ft Stewart, GA Posts: 910	Another totally silly poll... __________________ Proud to be a veteran. (USAF Retired, Army Civilian) I'm old, grumpy, and jaded - still vertical though...

November 17, 2008, 06:12 PM	#10
ilbob Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2006 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 516	my answer is "as many as it takes". __________________ bob Disclaimers: I am not a lawyer, cop, soldier, gunsmith, politician, plumber, electrician, or a professional practitioner of many of the other things I comment on in this forum.

November 17, 2008, 03:26 PM	#2
Bauer Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 195	I've never shot anyone. Takes one to put down a deer though. If I did shoot someone I can't imagine I wouldn't empty my clip on them or attempt to during the adrenaline rush.

November 17, 2008, 03:38 PM	#4
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	If it will be a shot lived thread then it will be very sad! This is because in the poll I intend to determine how many shots is it really necessary to bring down a BG. This also will explain the ongiong relentless stopping power and 9v45 debate. I never had to use more than 1, and it was always 9 in SD. Only recently I switched to 45 with G21.

November 17, 2008, 04:08 PM	#6
Firepower! Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2008 Posts: 2,109	i see your point. However, I am would folks to take poll seriously so that some theory can be devised at the end.

November 17, 2008, 04:20 PM	#8
csmsss Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 2,472	Stupid thread.

November 17, 2008, 06:30 PM	#11
SPUSCG Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2008 Posts: 3,004	i use a mosin nagant, the shockwaves from my ammo can down multiple bad guys. when used against a squad of 4 thats .25 shots per bad guy, or .33 shots for a group of three. it also helps it has a 12 mile range __________________ Check us out: www.imfdb.org. Fun site for people who love gun movies.

November 17, 2008, 06:47 PM	#13
cerberus65 Senior Member Join Date: April 30, 2008 Posts: 361	Two thoughts... It is impossible to resolve the 9mm vs. .45 ACP debate. If you don't believe me just do a little searching on this and other forums. It has been argued every which way but loose. It will continue to be argued until the literal end of time. And the only reason it will cease to be argued at that point is that we will finally all realize that there is no answer and it was pointless anyway. I have both. I like both. Either will git 'er done. You mention that you "never had to use more than 1". Uh, just how many people have you shot? I'm just curious... I have thankfully never had to shoot anyone and I sincerely hope to never have to.

November 17, 2008, 08:13 PM	#14
vytoland Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 598	i was talking to a chicago policeman this week and he told me of an incident where he fired four times with a 9mm through a wind shield striking the BG with all rounds in the center of his chest. the BG was still alive.

November 17, 2008, 08:18 PM	#15
pax Staff Join Date: May 17, 2000 Location: Washington state Posts: 6,434	Closed for pure silliness. You'll not get any meaningful results this way. pax __________________ Kathy Jackson My personal website: Cornered Cat