Myth Busted

racedoll · 01-21-2011, 08:10 PM

This was posted on the Sheriff's website from the county I live in...

Deputies were called to the home of a Ruble Drive resident after the man reported that his home was struck by gunfire. The man said that he was standing in his living room when he heard a loud “pop” and noticed a bullet hole in the wall.

The man called our office and deputies responded and conducted an investigation. While doing so the... deputies spoke to the victim’s neighbor who had and interesting story to tell.

The man stated that he had been watching the TV show “MythBusters” and the segment addressed the ballistic stopping power of telephone books. The man took it upon himself to conduct his own ballistic testing. He did so in his living room.

The man placed a phonebook on his fireplace mantle, took careful aim with his 9mm pistol and fired three rounds at the phone book striking it once. All three of the rounds penetrated the wall of the suspect’s home then continued into the neighbors (the man who called us) home.

The suspect in this case is now facing felony charges of discharging a firearm into a inhabited dwelling.

As they say on MythBusters…”do not try this at home”.

derf · 01-21-2011, 08:17 PM

do'oh

CasterTroy · 01-21-2011, 08:18 PM

There's a trailer park involved here I KNOW it!

Rangerscott · 01-21-2011, 08:19 PM

They should have stuck his dumb ass back in his house and let the neighbor take three shots.

racedoll · 01-21-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

There's a trailer park involved here I KNOW it!

Actually no, it is not a trailer park. It is all decent houses with good space between each. My Aunt lives in one of them.

http://mapq.st/ia5dxE

I still can't believe that 1.) he tried it and 2.) he couldn't hit the phone book but once.

lauralynne · 01-21-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoll

fired three rounds at the phone book striking it once.

This man should not own a gun if he can't hit a target the size of a PHONE BOOK.

Trip · 01-21-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lauralynne

This man should not own a gun if he can't hit a target the size of a PHONE BOOK.

I got a feeling he wasn't in the best condition to be doing much of anything when he attempted it.

goof2 · 01-21-2011, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I got a feeling he wasn't in the best condition to be doing much of anything when he attempted it.

True, the same substances that negatively affect judgement enough for this to have seemed like a good idea also tend to have a negative impact on aim.

racedoll · 01-22-2011, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by lauralynne

This man should not own a gun if he can't hit a target the size of a PHONE BOOK.

I was thinking the same thing.

Particle Man · 01-22-2011, 08:59 AM

So much for "love thy neighbor"

01-21-2011, 08:10 PM	#1
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Myth Busted This was posted on the Sheriff's website from the county I live in... Deputies were called to the home of a Ruble Drive resident after the man reported that his home was struck by gunfire. The man said that he was standing in his living room when he heard a loud “pop” and noticed a bullet hole in the wall. The man called our office and deputies responded and conducted an investigation. While doing so the... deputies spoke to the victim’s neighbor who had and interesting story to tell. The man stated that he had been watching the TV show “MythBusters” and the segment addressed the ballistic stopping power of telephone books. The man took it upon himself to conduct his own ballistic testing. He did so in his living room. The man placed a phonebook on his fireplace mantle, took careful aim with his 9mm pistol and fired three rounds at the phone book striking it once. All three of the rounds penetrated the wall of the suspect’s home then continued into the neighbors (the man who called us) home. The suspect in this case is now facing felony charges of discharging a firearm into a inhabited dwelling. As they say on MythBusters…”do not try this at home”.

01-21-2011, 08:17 PM	#2
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	do'oh __________________

01-21-2011, 08:18 PM	#3
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	There's a trailer park involved here I KNOW it! __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

01-21-2011, 08:19 PM	#4
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	They should have stuck his dumb ass back in his house and let the neighbor take three shots.

01-22-2011, 08:59 AM	#10
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	So much for "love thy neighbor"