Cosplaying

Toecutter · Post by **Toecutter** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 11:55 pm

3) I said held in one had casually, one it's not casual when firing a weapon. I was refering to when someone is just HOLDING it when not being engaged.

Actually, it's recommended to use only 10% of full muscle tension when operating a firearm, in order to eliminate the shaking due to your muscles steadying the weapon (Marksmanship by Gary L. Anderson, copyright 1985). It's all about using the bone structure to steady the weapon, while the muscles do as little work as possible.

With handguns, using your muscles over your bone structure is pretty much a requirement. However, with submachine guns and PDW's, you can apply the same tricks as used with rifles. Mainly, the use of a tactical sling around the back of the left arm (above the elbow) will serve to support the weight of the weapon, while the positioning of your left hand adjusts the elevation of the weapon.

You could also jury-rig a sling similar to the "whip-it" gun (sawwed-off shotgun). Originally, this weapon was intended to be slung from the right shoulder with a small loop of leather. This allows the user to bring the shotgun to shoulder level in no time (hence the term "whip-it", as it whip it out), while keeping the weapon hidden underneath a coat. This eliminates the need for a tactical sling, scabbard, or holster, while giving you the bone support required to accurately aim the weapon.

DJ_Izumi · Post by **DJ_Izumi** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 12:09 am

Toecutter wrote: Actually, it's recommended to use only 10% of full muscle tension when operating a firearm, in order to eliminate the shaking due to your muscles steadying the weapon.

http://www.mars.dti.ne.jp/~kuzuhara/ori ... nomi15.jpg

CUSUAL, one handed carrying. She has to turn the weapon about 30 degrees either way to keep a real grip on the weapon, it looks worse in real life since people are bound by physis. The weapon is just ugly.

Mr Pilkington · Post by **Mr Pilkington** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 12:19 am

J-0080 wrote:

Just get a damn Redeemer and be done with it.

KhayotiK · Post by **KhayotiK** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 12:58 am

What the fuck is with you people and always reverting back to guns? Here you neo-cowboys are going off on pegerjcoaiu329437o04.3949mmcmrpm shell double whammy casing hyper barreled guns, and the cops think my sword collecting friends are the psychos.

I hate you all.

Jonathan02us · Post by **Jonathan02us** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 2:40 am

Well cosplaying in anime conventions are common, but as for me, i wouldnt even bother because it would just hinder me from watching the animes showing ... i think the only people who cosplay would be those anime FANATICS ... but i guess its up to u on wiether or not u wanna do it or not ... 8)

Toecutter · Post by **Toecutter** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 6:32 am

What the fuck is with you people and always reverting back to guns? Here you neo-cowboys are going off on pegerjcoaiu329437o04.3949mmcmrpm shell double whammy casing hyper barreled guns, and the cops think my sword collecting friends are the psychos.

That's because you don't need a background check or an FFL from the BATC to own a sword. You get a divorce, restraining order, dishonorable discharge, or you are convicted of a felony, and you can still buy bladed weapons.

Back to topic: All I've seen of cosplaying are pictures on the web, but is it my imagination, or do the costumes look as cheap and flaky as the kiddie Halloween stuff you pick up at Target?

For example, I remember seeing a few Alucard cosplayer pictures, and the damn hat is so floppy and disproportionate, a Chevy's Fresh Mex sombrerro would be more accurate. A picture I saw of an Earth Federation officer (UC Gundam, of course) looked like he was wearing a costume made of cheesy plastic bags.

Everything I've seen looks to much like a cartoon. I thought the point of cosplay was to make the anime stuff look more life-like. You don't see the same problems in Star Trek convention costumes.

DJ_Izumi · Post by **DJ_Izumi** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 10:40 am

KhayotiK wrote:I hate you all.

Hey, I'm not a gun nut. I don't even own one, and I'd never fire one even on a range.

I think they're usefull tools for media, the most efficent way we've created to destroy each other while keeping the task personal.

I hate a lot of guns.

Maybe simply for what they represent. For instance, the IMI 'My penis is so small, I need this gun to compensate' Desert Eagle.

Mroni · Post by **Mroni** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 10:53 am

I hate those modern looking guns give me a bolt action or an 1861 springfield any day. As for cosplay I'm big and I'm fat who am I going to go as?

Mr Oni

DJ_Izumi · Post by **DJ_Izumi** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 10:55 am

Put on a shirt with greese stains and wear the lable

Generic Lolicon.
Please Direct Me To The Card Captor Cosplayers.