OT:US Marines & Navy Rules of Gunfighting

Hugh · 12-09-2002, 11:57 PM

<img src="graemlins/offtopic.gif" border="0" alt="[offtopic]" />
USMC Rules For Gunfighting

1. Bring a gun. Preferably, bring at least two guns. Bring all of your friends who have guns.

2. Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammo is cheap. Life is expensive.

3. Only hits count. The only thing worse than a miss is a slow miss.

4. If your shooting stance is good, you're probably not moving fast enough nor using cover correctly.

5. Move away from your attacker. Distance is your friend. (Lateral and diagonal movement are preferred.)

6. If you can choose what to bring to a gunfight, bring a long gun and a friend with a long gun.

7. In ten years nobody will remember the details of caliber, stance, or tactics. They will only remember who lived.

8. If you are not shooting, you should be communicating, reloading, and running.

9. Accuracy is relative: most combat shooting standards will be more dependent on "pucker factor" than the inherent accuracy of the gun.

10. Use a gun that works EVERY TIME. "All skill is in vain when an Angel pisses in the flintlock of your musket."

11. Someday someone may kill you with your own gun, but they should have to beat you to death with it because it is empty.

12. Always cheat; always win. The only unfair fight is the one you lose.

13. Have a plan.

14. Have a back-up plan, because the first one won't work.

15. Use cover or concealment as much as possible. The visible target should be in FRONT of your gun.

16. Flank your adversary when possible. Protect yours.

17. Don't drop your guard.

18. Always tactical load and threat scan 360 degrees.

19. Watch their hands. Hands kill. (In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them).

20. Decide to be aggressive ENOUGH, quickly ENOUGH.

21. The faster you finish the fight, the less shot you will get.

22. Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

23. Be courteous to everyone, friendly to no one.

24. Your number one Option for Personal Security is a lifelong commitment to avoidance, deterrence, and de-escalation.

25. Do not attend a gunfight with a handgun, the caliber of which does not start with a "4."

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
U.S. Navy Rules to Gunfighting

1. Adopt an aggressive offshore posture.

2. Send the Marines.

3. Drink Coffee.

<img src="graemlins/bigok.gif" border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" />

Edward Tinker · 12-10-2002, 12:10 AM

No offense, we used to say the same thing with Army in the header and Air Force down below!

[img]biggrin.gif[/img]

Russ · 12-10-2002, 02:47 PM

Hugh

you forgot one shot one kill!!!

Russ

USMC 1982-1986 once a Marine always a Marine!!!!

Brandon · 12-10-2002, 07:09 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Russ:
<strong>USMC 1982-1986 once a Marine always a Marine!!!!</strong><hr></blockquote>

Or what about "Not as lean, not as mean, but still a Marine"... The marines have alot of sayings don't they?

Brandon,...

Russ · 12-10-2002, 07:39 PM

Brandon i resemble that remark <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

12-09-2002, 11:57 PM	#1
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	OT:US Marines & Navy Rules of Gunfighting <img src="graemlins/offtopic.gif" border="0" alt="[offtopic]" /> USMC Rules For Gunfighting 1. Bring a gun. Preferably, bring at least two guns. Bring all of your friends who have guns. 2. Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammo is cheap. Life is expensive. 3. Only hits count. The only thing worse than a miss is a slow miss. 4. If your shooting stance is good, you're probably not moving fast enough nor using cover correctly. 5. Move away from your attacker. Distance is your friend. (Lateral and diagonal movement are preferred.) 6. If you can choose what to bring to a gunfight, bring a long gun and a friend with a long gun. 7. In ten years nobody will remember the details of caliber, stance, or tactics. They will only remember who lived. 8. If you are not shooting, you should be communicating, reloading, and running. 9. Accuracy is relative: most combat shooting standards will be more dependent on "pucker factor" than the inherent accuracy of the gun. 10. Use a gun that works EVERY TIME. "All skill is in vain when an Angel pisses in the flintlock of your musket." 11. Someday someone may kill you with your own gun, but they should have to beat you to death with it because it is empty. 12. Always cheat; always win. The only unfair fight is the one you lose. 13. Have a plan. 14. Have a back-up plan, because the first one won't work. 15. Use cover or concealment as much as possible. The visible target should be in FRONT of your gun. 16. Flank your adversary when possible. Protect yours. 17. Don't drop your guard. 18. Always tactical load and threat scan 360 degrees. 19. Watch their hands. Hands kill. (In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them). 20. Decide to be aggressive ENOUGH, quickly ENOUGH. 21. The faster you finish the fight, the less shot you will get. 22. Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet. 23. Be courteous to everyone, friendly to no one. 24. Your number one Option for Personal Security is a lifelong commitment to avoidance, deterrence, and de-escalation. 25. Do not attend a gunfight with a handgun, the caliber of which does not start with a "4." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ U.S. Navy Rules to Gunfighting 1. Adopt an aggressive offshore posture. 2. Send the Marines. 3. Drink Coffee. <img src="graemlins/bigok.gif" border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" /> __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

12-10-2002, 12:10 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	No offense, we used to say the same thing with Army in the header and Air Force down below! [img]biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

12-10-2002, 02:47 PM	#3
Russ User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Reading, PA. Posts: 628 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts	Hugh you forgot one shot one kill!!! Russ USMC 1982-1986 once a Marine always a Marine!!!! __________________ Livin the dream!!!!!!!!!!!

12-10-2002, 07:39 PM	#5
Russ User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Reading, PA. Posts: 628 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts	Brandon i resemble that remark <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> __________________ Livin the dream!!!!!!!!!!!

12-10-2002, 07:09 PM	#4
Brandon User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tennessee, USA Posts: 329 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	[quote]Originally posted by Russ: <strong>USMC 1982-1986 once a Marine always a Marine!!!!</strong><hr></blockquote> Or what about "Not as lean, not as mean, but still a Marine"... The marines have alot of sayings don't they? Brandon,...