the pistolero
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That's what I'd always heard, that you were only called a former Marine if you did something to -- how do I put it -- bring dishonor on the uniform.
Well, finally happened. Doozie of a claim.
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joab
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I have always felt that these types of BS stories were just the sign of an unfulfilled life and it doesn't make me a better person or any aspect of my life better for him to know that I know he is BSing.
RoadkingLarry
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May not be quite high road but military fakers deserve an arse beating from which ever group they pretend to have been a part of.
(USN 1980-1992, Submarine Service)
(USN 1980-1992, Submarine Service)
EOD Guy
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I was BSing with a guy at work and mentioned that I was in a marksmanship unit in the Army and shot pistol competitevly then.
He asked what I shot and I told him a S&W Model 41 in .22 LR, a S&W Model 52 in .38 special, and two Colt .45s (one for hard ball).
He immediately called BS and said that there was no such thing as a .38 special auto pistol, certainly not one made by S&W. After going back and forth a couple of times, I just said "whatever" and he could look it up on the web if he wanted.
He asked what I shot and I told him a S&W Model 41 in .22 LR, a S&W Model 52 in .38 special, and two Colt .45s (one for hard ball).
He immediately called BS and said that there was no such thing as a .38 special auto pistol, certainly not one made by S&W. After going back and forth a couple of times, I just said "whatever" and he could look it up on the web if he wanted.
turtlehitman
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Yeah, I worked with a guy who's father could throw a base ball 130mph when he was 65 years old. This is the same guy who told me that he watched a man get shot in the foot with an M16 and the bullet came out his neck. Now that's penitration.
The individual noted a few times that it was the Hathcock the books were written about.
There was one other tidbit he had mention that I neglected in my original post. His gunny had taught him a trick to shooting the M9 with precision, to which he similated with his hands. He had a hold where the weak hand was cupped under the shooting hand. The trigger finger of the shooting hand extends through the trigger guard (with either at the crook or at the second joint on the face of the trigger). With the index finger of his weak hand, he presses the first joint (finger tip) of the shooting hand at the fingernail to actuate the trigger.
With his history in gun competitions, I was surprised he did not know of the Camp Perry matches when we first discussed firearms.
As for his service in the Marines. I give him the benefit of the doubt but won't inquire more about it such as which unit, where served, etc. Not important to me and to research it would serve no purpose.
There was one other tidbit he had mention that I neglected in my original post. His gunny had taught him a trick to shooting the M9 with precision, to which he similated with his hands. He had a hold where the weak hand was cupped under the shooting hand. The trigger finger of the shooting hand extends through the trigger guard (with either at the crook or at the second joint on the face of the trigger). With the index finger of his weak hand, he presses the first joint (finger tip) of the shooting hand at the fingernail to actuate the trigger.
With his history in gun competitions, I was surprised he did not know of the Camp Perry matches when we first discussed firearms.
As for his service in the Marines. I give him the benefit of the doubt but won't inquire more about it such as which unit, where served, etc. Not important to me and to research it would serve no purpose.
Cannonball888
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Herman of Herman’s Military Antiques. Poses as war hero. He actually
lost his arm by sticking it out of the window of a moving bus.
JamisJockey
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I've heard that before but I almost always refer to myself as a former Marine. I'm no longer in active service. There aren't too many ways to classify life once you EAS.
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No phony bs out of me. I was an airwinger. I've spent time in the field. I've played with a few toys. I qualified Marksman, got the pizza box somewhere to prove it
Been out for 10 years this week. When I see flag covered caskets I cry just a little bit. When I see Marines kicking in doors on the news, I wish I could be there to watch thier backs.
Hey devil dog, pizza box or not, that's still better than what 99.99% of people can shoot. None of the other services even attempt 500yds with iron sights.
I was lucky enough to get sharpshooter in basic (was ONE point away from expert, grrrrrrr). I was a weekend warrior (reserves) so I only had one other qualification after that where I got a nice shiny pizza box. Apparently, when you have a 30mph headwind, you need to adjust your sights UP. Took about 6 rounds in the dirt from 500yds for me to realize that, derrrrr
Cougfan2
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The "switch" goes to 11.......safe, fire, full, 11.
But you see, 11 is one louder!
But you see, 11 is one louder!
Cougfan2
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When I was in High School, a friend of mine knew I was an avid shooter and asked if he could go to the range with me some time. I asked if he had ever shot a gun before and he said "Oh, yeah". When we got to the range and got set up he took my Hi Standard .22 and held the gun with the back of the slide right up to his eyeball. I stopped him before he pulled the trigger and pushed his eyeball back into his brain. 
AlaskaErik
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That would make you an ex-Marine. A perfect example is the disgraceful and treasonous John Murtha. Calling oneself a former Marine is a polite way of saying you've served your time and moved on before you were able to retire. Since I wore Air Force blue as an Air National Guardsman until my retirement, I'm considered retired Air Force (legally), retired Air National Guard (technically) and a former Marine. The latter is still a badge of honor.
AlaskaErik
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No, but it puts him on notice that you know he's BSing. Information like this should also be passed on to others who may not not realize he's a poser. Additionally, certain claims are a crime and those should be reported to the proper authorities. I served my country for over 31 years and I want ever poser to be exposed as the liars they are. They discredit and bring dishonor upon those who really did serve and those who continue to serve.
XD Fan
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Posers are just taht and you always have to deal with them.
I worked with a guy when I was a teenager (1988) that had a truly wicked scar on his shoulder. He was about 40 or so, and he told me that the scar was a result of a wound sustained during the Korean War. Of course I hear him tell another guy that it was from a lion attack.
I worked with a guy when I was a teenager (1988) that had a truly wicked scar on his shoulder. He was about 40 or so, and he told me that the scar was a result of a wound sustained during the Korean War. Of course I hear him tell another guy that it was from a lion attack.
Cannonball888
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It was from a lion attack during the Korean War. The North Koreans used them like the Nazis used German Shepherds. Although my scar came from a Korean badger. The commies used those as attack animals too, you know...
phonesysphonesys
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They didn't tell me before I enlisted that I would be a Marine for life. My SDI informed me in a gentle way that once I was a Marine I would alway be one.
Thought he was lying but found out he was speaking the truth as always. I watch the news and see those hard chargers and also wish I was there to help.
I too don't like phony's and think the are a disgrace. I try to cut them short when I find them.
Semper Fi
Thought he was lying but found out he was speaking the truth as always. I watch the news and see those hard chargers and also wish I was there to help.
I too don't like phony's and think the are a disgrace. I try to cut them short when I find them.
Semper Fi
Red Dragon
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On the film I was working on, there was one actor who decided to skip the weapon training day before filming started. When I asked why, he told me that he was at another shoot (as in film not firearm) and his phone was off.
What I was told from one of his fellow actors later though was that he didn't go because he was already a master sharpshooter (1000 yd shooter, etc) and the marine corps tried to recruit him as a sniper but he turned them down.
He later demonstrated what he didn't know during filming by keeping his finger on the trigger every time he touched a weapon (which I repeatedly corrected him on), and his simulated recoil (we used airsoft weapons) for a 9mm looked more like he was firing a 8" long barrel sawed off shotgun.
What I was told from one of his fellow actors later though was that he didn't go because he was already a master sharpshooter (1000 yd shooter, etc) and the marine corps tried to recruit him as a sniper but he turned them down.
He later demonstrated what he didn't know during filming by keeping his finger on the trigger every time he touched a weapon (which I repeatedly corrected him on), and his simulated recoil (we used airsoft weapons) for a 9mm looked more like he was firing a 8" long barrel sawed off shotgun.
Mikhail Konovalov
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Ohh... phonies... I could write volumes on the subject. One guy in particular, this gentleman's file of unverified and highly improbable claims could be mistaken for the Library of Alexandria, until, upon closer inspection, one notices that the scrolls are, in fact, toilet paper.
Red Dragon
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my favorite reply when I have confronted a phony is when I ask them what their MOS was, they say "its classified". I always follow up with asking them if they know what MOS stands for.
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