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Randomtoid: Why Gamers Shouldn't Use Real Guns
blehman | 8:21 PM on 06.11.2008 23 comments


So I happened across this video over at the geekologie, and it just goes to show what the media really doesn't get about the fact that real guns have much more rumble and feedback than an Xbox 360 controller or a PS3 controller. Hell, a DS for that matter.



So, seriously, does anyone expect someone to pick up a gun after playing GTA4, and go on a wild shooting rampage after this? Just goes to show that fear-mongering, while a successful tactic on television, does not translate well into real life.

Also, LOL @ Numbnut.



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Arcanum's Destructoid Blog
Numbnuts.
brainderailment's Destructoid Blog
As a marksman, I find it offensive when people say you can be trained to shoot guns in a video game. Nobody ever points out the fact that a gun doesn't have a reticle floating in the middle of space. Nor do the sights line themselves up for you. Also recoil.
NotAZombie's Destructoid Blog
That gun video was amazing, and I agree with Brain. There is so much difference between a controller and a gun it's not even funny.
Rifter01's Destructoid Blog
Couldn't agree more. Cerial topic is serious/funny.
Cowzilla3's Destructoid Blog
god I could feel how much tension was in that room.
SoopaFly TNT's Destructoid Blog
Nice post. Love that first video
Rogue Trooper's Destructoid Blog
Yeah, firing my Garand is nothing like Call of Duty 2 on the PC. For one, it sounds better, whats with it sounding like a pop gun in COD2?
brainderailment's Destructoid Blog
@Rogue, I know right? My brother has a Garand. It's a 30:6 is it not?
DaedHead8's Destructoid Blog
Second video is kinda old (come on, its been on the internets for over 3 days!!!!1) That first video is great though. I love noobs getting owned by guns. The one girl in the black bikini top and camo pants actually broke her nose when the gun smacked her in the face. I remember seeing the whole video on break awhile ago.
Professor Pew's Destructoid Blog
But what if they all carry RPG-7's? It's an arm isn't it? Where is your right to bear RPG-7's????
NihonTiger90's Destructoid Blog
The first video is the best part of this.
Rogue Trooper's Destructoid Blog
@Brain:

Yeah, it's 30-06.
Eschatos's Destructoid Blog
How the fuck do you not hold a gun so loosely that it hits you in the face? That is just pure fail.
SilverDragon1979's Destructoid Blog
I've shot handguns, rifles, and shotguns in real life and I just never understand when I see people doing stupid shit with guns. But at the same time it always cracks me up to see them doing it. Great video man.
Ha-Puken's Destructoid Blog
Yeah, truth is lack of experience and respect with firearms will get you in trouble fairly quickly. Also, M1 Garand = quality weapon.
MATTFOO's Destructoid Blog
Yeah, truth is lack of experience and respect with firearms will get you in trouble fairly quickly.



Currently in Ohio, if you shoot an intruder in your home, by law you must prove self-defense to avoid charges. You must prove you felt that the intruder was going to inflict bodily harm.

In early September the law changes. If there is an unwanted intruder on the premises you have the right to fire.
Kryptinite's Destructoid Blog
I've shot a gun a few times at the gun range. This has never happened to me thank God.
BigPopaGamer's Destructoid Blog
I've always respected the firearms I've been able to shoot. Some of the people firing the guns weren't necessarily being stupid, they were either not expecting the recoil to be as big as it was or they weren't handling it properly.

@MattFoo
Very nice my friend. All states should allow that.
SteamyV's Destructoid Blog
@MattFoo:

Castle Law FTW. I'm excited about the law change here in Ohio. No more hesitation the next time some vagrant comes knocking on my security door.
PaperBowser0's Destructoid Blog
did I see terrorists shooting guns in that video?
SunTzu's Destructoid Blog
I once killed a man... It will haunt me for the rest of my life.

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WACKITY SHMACKITY DOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Mr Jamie's Destructoid Blog
lol @ the guy with beard
Mr Jamie's Destructoid Blog
MURDER SIMULATORRRR


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