Thread: The media and how they describe firearms

Originally Posted by Chop3r

My neighbour is a journalist for the local paper and by sheer chance he was discussing this bust with me over the weekend and it took some talking to convince him that the description of the firearms was slightly over the top. His wife was gobbing off about semi autos and how they should not be allowed and were not needed in NZ but she did put the brakes on when I said that I had one in the safe.

After a bit more of a chat I worked out that she was talking about full autos so I then had to explain the subtle difference between them

Not sure I would call it a subtle difference in anything other than the spelling of the name. Its like saying I am popping out for a shot or popping out for a shit. Very close to the same when written down (only one letter difference) but VERY different in the equipment needed for the task at hand.....

Its a piss take mate

Originally Posted by Chop3r

Its a piss take mate

It may well be but unfortunately I know of a number of people who I can see would very likely make the same mistake......Be warned, they are out there.....they walk among us.