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2004-06-24 Arabia

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Posted by Steve 2004-06-24 10:20:38 AM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I'm assuming I'm allowed my usual brace of 155 mm howitzers?

Posted by Bitman Barth 2004-06-24 11:19:07 AM|| 2004-06-24 11:19:07 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 ...True on the M1911 vs. Aks - but let me point out that if foreigners can indeed start shooting back, the Brave Islamic Warriors(TM) might start going after targets that don't fight back, just like any bullies.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2004-06-24 11:20:06 AM|| 2004-06-24 11:20:06 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 AK vs 9mm... remember that old RB post about clinton Boyd, the serviceman that got a medal for having pumped full of lead a (pious) muslim screaming "allan hoo akbar" while shooting at him with an AK? This was in Qatar, in nov. 2001, when the HQ of the us air force was transferred there, and Clint was only allowed an handgun. That didin't stop him from winning this firefight (of course, that the attacker was in berserk mode and fired 60 shots at range 15 ft without hitting anything did certainly help...)

Posted by Anonymous5089 2004-06-24 11:38:21 AM|| 2004-06-24 11:38:21 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 Mike - One would hope so! Then maybe the average Soddies would finally get pissed at the right people.

Anon5089 - You're right. It takes only one bullet, properly placed, to stop the guy firing the AK, or any other weapon. The trick is to stand (or more likely, crouch) firm and take your shot. And it helps if the bad guys got their idea of how to "hose" a room (or bus, or crowd) from the movies.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2004-06-24 11:42:38 AM|| 2004-06-24 11:42:38 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 Clinton Boyd.
http://www2.hickam.af.mil/pacaf/news/2003/200301/2003005.htm

Shows what one well-trained and well-motivated soldier can do.

Posted by Anonymous4021 2004-06-24 11:59:43 AM|| 2004-06-24 11:59:43 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 I like my Ruger Super Blackhawk. I can hit a target at 75 yards with it.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2004-06-24 12:29:27 PM|| 2004-06-24 12:29:27 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 Mike, you hit that nail on the head. You can review almost ALL engagements with Arab âfightersâ and rarely do they stand their ground. When they encounter the miniscule amount of resistance they flee and look for some safe haven. In the West Bank the âwarriorsâ sought refuge in the Church of the Nativity. In Iraq they flee to the local Mosque cower behind the walls. Most of the âliveâ attacks are against soft civilian targets and not Armed Troops (exception being IEDs). Arabs are not brave or dumb, they donât want to die unless they have no other choice. If they suspect that their likely âhostageâ might have a gun they will go look for another target. If I were working in Saudi it would be a requirement for my staying. You feel safer and braver if you have a weapon to grab in emergencies. FYI 9mm kills just as fast as a AK47, just with fewer rounds.

Posted by Cyber Sarge (VRWC CA Chapter) 2004-06-24 12:39:19 PM|| 2004-06-24 12:39:19 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 Which side of his mouth was Nayaf talking out of?

Posted by mojo 2004-06-24 12:55:53 PM|| 2004-06-24 12:55:53 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 The Suadis must really be worried about exodus of "foreign" workers.As Steve's comments noted,this is probably more rhetoric than reality.Altho it may be possib that soon armed Western security guards may be allowed to guard compounds-after being properly accredited,by greasing right palms.

Posted by Stephen 2004-06-24 1:04:53 PM|| 2004-06-24 1:04:53 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 I am impressed but, I will believe it when I see it.
It also tells me that the exodus of expats must have turned out to be bigger than they originally estimated!

Posted by Anonymous4617 2004-06-24 1:48:09 PM|| 2004-06-24 1:48:09 PM|| Front Page Top

#11 Not sure I would really want the Saudi police knowing who had applied for a permit and who had not. Call me paranoid but...

Posted by john 2004-06-24 2:04:50 PM|| 2004-06-24 2:04:50 PM|| Front Page Top

#12 If there's any truth to this, then watch the violence level against foreigners plummet once they start shooting back.

Something the anti-gunners here at home should take note of (not that they would, or even care).

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2004-06-24 5:10:27 PM|| 2004-06-24 5:10:27 PM|| Front Page Top

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