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>"But once guns are a norm in space they will eventually be used in space." For what purpose though? It would make absolutely no sense whatsoever to fire a gun
by BitwiseFool 4y ago
>"But once guns are a norm in space they will eventually be used in space."
For what purpose though? It would make absolutely no sense whatsoever to fire a gun in a spacecraft. Firing a gun on an EVA would run into two main issues. One, the gun is likely to jam or not even work - metal has a tendency to spontaneously weld in the heat and vacuum of space. Two, orbital mechanics means that hitting a target is not as easy as pointing and shooting. The bullet won't simply go in a straight line, and the person firing it is going to get knocked back and probably lose control.
- hourago 4y agoThen we should celebrate that the gun has been removed. It was a danger for everybody.
- BitwiseFool 4y agoI wholeheartedly disagree and I'm not sure how you came to that conclusion. I was pointing out that using the gun 'as a gun', so to speak, would make no sense whatsoever in space.
- AlwaysRock 4y agoWhat about... every other situation in space? One country decides its standard to bring guns into the ISS. Conflict starts on earth. Country with guns now holds hostage other astronauts. Would the gun be smart to use inside a space craft? No. Would the gun work as intended inside a space craft? No. Could it possible cause damage that would kill everyone inside? Maybe. Would it work as a tool to control others regardless? Yes. It seems like you're being willfully naive or are just pro guns everywhere. Even space.