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Friday, November 25, 2005
Just in passing...
Via Charlie Stross' blog, here's something interesting for writers of thrillers: just how hard is it to 'shoot the lock off'?
Torgo, 10:31 am
3 Comments:
Thanks, Torgo...glad to see that you're still breathing, BTW.
I added that info to my Armed And Dangerous book by Michael Newton. Weapon facts are always a boon to writers of action!
I added that info to my Armed And Dangerous book by Michael Newton. Weapon facts are always a boon to writers of action!
While not getting into exactly how I developed an expertise in his field (I have to leave something for my memoirs...), it is a hell of a lot easier to kick down or bum rush a door than shoot off a lock. Plus shooting close range at any metal item that might itself fragment or ricochet the bullet or parts of the bullet - can be very hazardous to one's health.
However, if is is a locked metal door, shooting into the keyhole with the appropriate caliber weapon can usually disable the lock.
As for a locked metal gate with a metal lock on it - just climb over it.
In more difficult situations, either a breaching shotgun or C2 charges will do the trick nicely.
However, if is is a locked metal door, shooting into the keyhole with the appropriate caliber weapon can usually disable the lock.
As for a locked metal gate with a metal lock on it - just climb over it.
In more difficult situations, either a breaching shotgun or C2 charges will do the trick nicely.
Tahnks, Brady...I wrote it all down for future reference...my female protag is a real kick butt kinda girl!
