XIX. The Adventure of the Arms Race {Video; Open}

[so_meretricious]

It is a truly remarkable thing, to be hunted, to bear the invisible sights of the marksman's target. And how equally as fascinating that the elation occur in the reverse, holding a precisely crafted instrument, readying the aim or indeed merely using its presence to effect one's goals. It is a splendour and elegance this fine weapon has achieved

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[expectremorse]

When you're trained in the use of force, you get pretty used to using a gun. You tend to think of it as less "sport" and more "survival". There's no hunting or "prey" persay [unless you're him] but you get tunnel vision. It's much more visceral to use one to defend yourself then it is to kill something outright.

Guns however, should always be a last resort in defending yourself...unless you're having a really bad day. In which case, if the situation warrants it then feel free to assume liability. If you make a good case that the fucker who you were shooting at was making you feel "imminent bodily harm" you usually get off with a two week suspension and maybe have your pay docked for a month.

[Video]

[so_meretricious]

It would seem the colour has all but drained for you.

[Video]

[expectremorse]

....[He grins] I prefer knives.

[Video]

[so_meretricious]

{Holmes rolls his eyes.} There is little intrigue in a knife.

{Audio} Woohoo, spam!

[so_meretricious]

There is nothing quite like the weight of beautifully constructed hardware resting faithful in one's hand. It is a shame perhaps that I so often left that duty to my companion, for his skills are seldom matched.

{Text} by my gun icons...

[grahamcommawill]

Its a tool for survival. Nothing more, nothing less. There's no need to make it sound so poetic.

{Video}

[so_meretricious]

Poetry is not created, it is inspired. There are things that can merely be spoken of no other way.

{Video}

[so_meretricious]

I speak only what demands to be said. It is a shame when objects are denied adjectives that so suit them due to the reputation they otherwise have.

[stopthat_destro]

Believe it or not, I'm well acquainted with what you describe, Mr. Holmes.

[so_meretricious]

Why should I not believe it? A man with passion for dangerous creatures I should think not in the least to shy away from potentially devastating weapons.