Debunking 5 Popular Gun Myths (Part 4)
This video debunks five common firearm myths. It explains that while modern striker-fired firearms like Glocks have drop safeties preventing accidental discharge, older designs or those with exposed hammers (like some 2011s or AR-15s with free-floating firing pins) can potentially fire if dropped. The accuracy of a rifle can be affected by barrel heat, barrel whip, carbon buildup, and mirage, especially at longer distances. Suppressors, while reducing noise, do not make firearms 'movie quiet' due to action noise and supersonic crack, with bolt-action firearms and subsonic ammunition offering the quietest results. The myth that mixing steel and brass ammunition causes jams is largely unfounded, though some rifles may be sensitive to steel's different expansion properties. Finally, shotguns, even with their spread, require aiming for effective self-defense at typical engagement distances.













