Another 'Don't pick up ammo on the ground' story

ExactlyMyPoint · June 22nd, 2008, 07:15 PM

I was at a tactical match this morning. As I was waiting my turn, I was talking to someone and asked him what he used for the carbine. He said he HAD a Beretta Storm. I asked "what do you mean HAD?" He said that during a match he picked up some 9mm ammo, used it in his brand new Storm and the gun went kaboom. Totally destroyed the frame and gave him a big owie on his hand.

That was a $900 lesson to save 20 cents.

Scott · June 22nd, 2008, 07:31 PM

Ummmmm.

Paul Harvey please?

Tally XD · June 22nd, 2008, 07:51 PM

[Paul Harvey voice] And now you have the rest of the story!

doobie · June 22nd, 2008, 09:24 PM

That was one of the first things I was told...never use ammo found on the ground.

Scott · June 22nd, 2008, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tally XD

[Paul Harvey voice] And now you have the rest of the story!

Well that's what I was fishing for...

Obviously he picked up ammo he didn't drop. Other than that where did the ammo come from?

EB31 · June 22nd, 2008, 09:55 PM

I would think that not using "found" ammo would fall under "common sense".

My .02

dukalmighty · June 22nd, 2008, 09:56 PM

I hate to say it but if somebody wanted to be a jerk they could overload a round of ammo and drop it where somebody would pick it up,it would look brand new so what the heck but get a big surprise when you pull the trigger

nn · June 22nd, 2008, 11:14 PM

Good point

June 22nd, 2008, 07:15 PM	#1
ExactlyMyPoint Distinguished Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,915	Another 'Don't pick up ammo on the ground' story I was at a tactical match this morning. As I was waiting my turn, I was talking to someone and asked him what he used for the carbine. He said he HAD a Beretta Storm. I asked "what do you mean HAD?" He said that during a match he picked up some 9mm ammo, used it in his brand new Storm and the gun went kaboom. Totally destroyed the frame and gave him a big owie on his hand. That was a $900 lesson to save 20 cents. __________________ Article II, Section I of the U.S. Constitution: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

June 22nd, 2008, 07:31 PM	#2
Scott Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Old Dominion Posts: 4,863	Ummmmm. Paul Harvey please? __________________ Obamamessiah... Let the miracles begin!!!

June 22nd, 2008, 07:51 PM	#3
Tally XD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,011	[Paul Harvey voice] And now you have the rest of the story! __________________ “I am consistently on record and will continue to be on record as opposing concealed carry.” - Barack Obama Chicago Tribune, April 27, 2004

June 22nd, 2008, 09:24 PM	#4
doobie Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Hampster Posts: 232	That was one of the first things I was told...never use ammo found on the ground. __________________ Criminals For Gun Control Brady's Campaign Pro-Gun Forum Member: NRA, PG-NH, GO-NH Life Member: JPFO, GOA Clubs: LF&GC

June 22nd, 2008, 09:55 PM	#6
EB31 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 74	I would think that not using "found" ammo would fall under "common sense". My .02 __________________ US Army '95-'99

June 22nd, 2008, 09:56 PM	#7
dukalmighty VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas Posts: 6,386	I hate to say it but if somebody wanted to be a jerk they could overload a round of ammo and drop it where somebody would pick it up,it would look brand new so what the heck but get a big surprise when you pull the trigger __________________ I like Poetry,Long Walks On The Beach,And Poking Dead Things With A Stick

June 22nd, 2008, 11:14 PM	#8
nn VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC Posts: 5,945	Good point

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