Things That Only Happen In Movies

[GeneW]

Originally Posted by MadMax

Another firearm-related one...

#55. Professional police officers and military special forces always have to rack the slide of their semi-automatics before engaging bad guys. There is never a round chambered, as it would eject when they did it...and no one ever seems to be carrying a loaded weapon (in the sense of having 'one in the pipe')...

Cheers! M2

Probably the writers are accustomed to pump shotguns, which have that dramatic "rack" when they're chambered. Kind of shows that the person is "ready" to shoot. Dramatic tension.

If you really want to be ready for split second action it's probably best to have a revolver. No need for a safety, aim and squeeze.

Gene