Can This New Weapon Technology Help Soldiers Shoot Around Corners Safely?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Ivan Seeking
  • Start date Start date
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around a new weapon technology that purportedly allows soldiers to shoot around corners while remaining behind cover. Participants explore the implications of this technology in military applications and compare it to traditional methods of engagement.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant highlights the evolution in small arms technology, noting that the weapon allows a soldier to remain behind cover with only the barrel exposed.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism, suggesting that this technology may be overhyped, comparing it to historical anecdotes about spending on advanced tools versus simpler solutions.
  • A different participant humorously suggests that traditional methods, such as using a handgun and a mirror, could be more practical than the new technology.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus; there are competing views regarding the practicality and effectiveness of the new weapon technology versus traditional methods.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the technology's effectiveness and the context of its use in combat situations remain unaddressed, and the discussion reflects varying perspectives on military innovation.

Ivan Seeking
Staff Emeritus
Science Advisor
Gold Member
Messages
8,252
Reaction score
2,664
I don't normally post articles like this about weapons, but this is quite an evolution in small arms technology.

The unique weapon allows a soldier to remain behind cover, with only the barrel of the rifle exposed in the direction of the hostile fire.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=/031028/481/jrl80410282057&e=11&ncid=1756
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Computer science news on Phys.org
lool...hmmm...interesting
 
I have a feeling this will be one of those "Nasa spends millions on pen that writes in zero gravity, Russians use a pencil" stories.

US spends billions on gun that shoots around obstacles. Russians use grenades.
 
You mean russians use hand gun and mirror?
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
10K
  • · Replies 65 ·
3
Replies
65
Views
12K