Should you carry while swimming?

[SecularMotion]

This discussion thread was locked as off-topic by krispos42 (a host of the Gun Control & RKBA group).

Why you can’t shoot a gun underwater

A physicist pulled the trigger of a gun on himself and lived to tell about it - all in the name of TV.

Andreas Wahl wanted to see what happens when a gun is shot off underwater and used himself as the test subject.

Although the gun worked just like it would on the surface, the bullet sank before hitting the halfway point due to the intense resistance in the water.

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3419978/Why-t-shoot-gun-underwater-Watch-researcher-fire-weapon-terrifying-physics-experiment.html

[deathrind]

1. Water is...

~800x denser than air so the outcome of this test is predicable.

[TexasProgresive]

2. Did he get a juicy grant for this "study" of a well known fact?

That's why some divers carry bang sticks.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerhead
A powerhead, bang stick, smokie or shark stick is a specialized firearm used underwater that is fired when in direct contact with the target, not to be confused with other types of underwater firearms which fire specially designed projectiles and do not require direct contact with the target. Powerheads are often used for spear fishing and against sharks or alligators for sport, defense, or to kill nuisance animals. The term powerhead refers to the firearm-like part of the device; when attached to a shaft to form a spear, it may be referred to as a bang stick or shark stick. The spear in question may be handheld or launchable from a spear gun.[1][2][3]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underwater_firearm
An underwater firearm is a firearm specially designed for use in an underwater environment. They are found in the arms inventories of many nations. A common feature of underwater firearms or needleguns is that they fire flechettes instead of standard bullets.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flechette
A flechette /flɛˈʃɛt/ fleh-SHET is a pointed steel projectile, with a vaned tail for stable flight. The name comes from French fléchette, "little arrow" or "dart", and sometimes retains the acute accent in English: fléchette.

[flamin lib]

3. Now if we can just get the rest of them underwater. nt

[eppur_se_muova]

4. He should try that again with a speargun ...

Enquiring minds want to know.

[krispos42]

5. Locking

This perhaps belongs in Science. Nothing related to the SoP of this group is here.

Regards,
Krispos42, Group Host