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10/5/2010 1:32:03 PM EDT
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FRONT SIGHT
10/5/2010 1:41:09 PM EDT
[#1]
I actually laughed after seeing those videos and reading that.
10/5/2010 2:35:22 PM EDT
[#2]
I saw that on GD earlier today

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=1098496

I could not believe what I saw
10/5/2010 3:21:22 PM EDT
[#3]
Publicity stunt or someone changes brands of crack...
10/5/2010 4:17:59 PM EDT
[#4]
I never knew how to say "hold my beer and watch this" in Russian before.
10/5/2010 7:36:26 PM EDT
[#5]
Not russian, Spanish.  This sort of thing has been done many times before.  The SAS regularly train with live persons as "hostages" and even have had members of the British royal family stand in, so they will know what to do if they ever have to be rescued (hint: it involves doing only one thing, which is easier said than done... hold still no matter what!).



I used to practice the shotgun hostage rescue shot regularly.  You aim above the ear opposite of where the hostage's head is.  Half the pellets miss entirely, the other half land in the bad guy's head.  You need to know the spread of your loading in that particular shotgun and even then its not useful beyond, say, ten yards.  I practiced it nearly every time I shot my Benelli but I still would be hard pressed to try it if someone I loved was downrange.  



On the other hand, if some random stoic Mexican was willing to stand there, well I might make a pretty cool Youtube video....
10/6/2010 12:00:37 AM EDT
[#6]




Quoted:

Not russian, Spanish. This sort of thing has been done many times before. The SAS regularly train with live persons as "hostages" and even have had members of the British royal family stand in, so they will know what to do if they ever have to be rescued (hint: it involves doing only one thing, which is easier said than done... hold still no matter what!).



I used to practice the shotgun hostage rescue shot regularly. You aim above the ear opposite of where the hostage's head is. Half the pellets miss entirely, the other half land in the bad guy's head. You need to know the spread of your loading in that particular shotgun and even then its not useful beyond, say, ten yards. I practiced it nearly every time I shot my Benelli but I still would be hard pressed to try it if someone I loved was downrange.



On the other hand, if some random stoic Mexican was willing to stand there, well I might make a pretty cool Youtube video....




I seriously doubt that any members of the "royal family" have ever been involved in any live fire training with them actually being down range.  
10/6/2010 8:25:06 AM EDT
[#7]




Quoted:





Quoted:

Not russian, Spanish. This sort of thing has been done many times before. The SAS regularly train with live persons as "hostages" and even have had members of the British royal family stand in, so they will know what to do if they ever have to be rescued (hint: it involves doing only one thing, which is easier said than done... hold still no matter what!).



I used to practice the shotgun hostage rescue shot regularly. You aim above the ear opposite of where the hostage's head is. Half the pellets miss entirely, the other half land in the bad guy's head. You need to know the spread of your loading in that particular shotgun and even then its not useful beyond, say, ten yards. I practiced it nearly every time I shot my Benelli but I still would be hard pressed to try it if someone I loved was downrange.



On the other hand, if some random stoic Mexican was willing to stand there, well I might make a pretty cool Youtube video....




I seriously doubt that any members of the "royal family" have ever been involved in any live fire training with them actually being down range.


I have a photo in an old book of Prince Charles and Princess Diana just after the flash bang went off, with SAS guys charging through the room putting holes in cardboard bad guys.  He's sitting straight up and grinning his head off, and she has her face down on the table with her hands covering her ears.  If I get around to it I will try to scan the pic and post it here.



10/6/2010 8:45:30 AM EDT
[#8]
The guy speaks spanish, is that the problem?
10/6/2010 8:54:04 AM EDT
[#9]
The "hostage" dude in the yellow hat is either incredibly brave, or incredibly dumb. Or both.







ETA: Is it just my perception, or are the dude in the yellow hat's jeans noticably darker in the middle?
10/6/2010 8:55:30 AM EDT
[#10]




Quoted:

The "hostage" dude in the yellow hat is either incredibly brave, or incredibly dumb. Or both.





The job market is really tough in that part of the world.

10/6/2010 9:04:12 AM EDT
[#11]
The US Counter Terrorist Joint Task Force CTJTF used to have an open invitation to High Ranking "Visitors"
They would seat them in an airliner cabin mockup or a room or whatever and have a team do a live fire breach...
Guys at the run with pistols and SMGs storm the airplane or room and are literally firing rounds within INCHES of the spectators and NEVER an accident...

Would I CHOOSE to do this with any of you all? Ummmm welllll about that...

I did however allow E1CM and Duke to make entry in a simulation BEHIND me... WITH Live Weapons!
I returned the favor too and still didn't shoot any of them...
10/6/2010 9:07:15 AM EDT
[#12]


Training and trust. LOTS of both!



What is fun is doing 2-man, "high/low" entry drill with one guy being my size and one guy being Toothless' size. Then switching positions and doing it again!

10/6/2010 9:10:33 AM EDT
[#13]




Quoted:





Quoted:

Not russian, Spanish. This sort of thing has been done many times before. The SAS regularly train with live persons as "hostages" and even have had members of the British royal family stand in, so they will know what to do if they ever have to be rescued (hint: it involves doing only one thing, which is easier said than done... hold still no matter what!).



I used to practice the shotgun hostage rescue shot regularly. You aim above the ear opposite of where the hostage's head is. Half the pellets miss entirely, the other half land in the bad guy's head. You need to know the spread of your loading in that particular shotgun and even then its not useful beyond, say, ten yards. I practiced it nearly every time I shot my Benelli but I still would be hard pressed to try it if someone I loved was downrange.



On the other hand, if some random stoic Mexican was willing to stand there, well I might make a pretty cool Youtube video....




I seriously doubt that any members of the "royal family" have ever been involved in any live fire training with them actually being down range.




Believe it: http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/article19616.ece



http://www.sponkit.com/prince-williams-dangerous-training-exercise/



10/6/2010 9:13:09 AM EDT
[#14]
I am just going to throw this out there, if some sumbitch manages to get my primary and bug off me, and possibly my AR or shotgun then feel free to take that shot.