Battlefield potential of blowguns

Crocodylus · 11-21-2009, 23:15 PM

I understand that blowguns are not used much these days, but somewhere long ago I heard that the US Army has a blowgun that can shoot accurately up to over 600 yards. So I am curious as to whether blowguns still play a role in the battlefield - or at least have military applications beyond discreet assassination and tranquilizing unruly animals. Much obliged in advance

Prof · 11-21-2009, 23:30 PM

600yd?? Not with human breath. You gotta have heard about something else. If not, I want one.

Prof

leib10 · 11-22-2009, 01:42 AM

That's one badass blowgun and firer if that's true.

11-21-2009, 23:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Crocodylus Patron Join Date: 11-05-09 Posts: 177	Battlefield potential of blowguns I understand that blowguns are not used much these days, but somewhere long ago I heard that the US Army has a blowgun that can shoot accurately up to over 600 yards. So I am curious as to whether blowguns still play a role in the battlefield - or at least have military applications beyond discreet assassination and tranquilizing unruly animals. Much obliged in advance

11-22-2009, 01:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
leib10 HKHolic *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 02-17-05 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 3,389 Country:	That's one badass blowgun and firer if that's true. __________________ "The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world. So wake up, Mr. Freeman. Wake up and smell the ashes." G-Man

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11-21-2009, 23:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Prof *Military Professional* Join Date: 10-24-09 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 842 Country:	600yd?? Not with human breath. You gotta have heard about something else. If not, I want one. Prof

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