Lighting and handguns

[earplug]

Is lighting effected by a alloy handgun less then a all steel handgun.
While wondering around lost in the woods should I carry a handgun with less steel or just stay low?

 

[highorder]

Lightning?

If you're shorter than the trees, I think you'll be ok...

The rubber soles of your shoes will offset the metal in your pistol.

 

[earplug]

OK, so rubber soles will keep the lighting from hitting my lost in the woods gun. I don't have many piercings so I'm pretty well insulated.
I was wondering if a pistol might be safer then a revolver if I'm hit by lighting or stuck in a forest fire. The pistol only has one round chambered.

 

[highorder]

This is strange at best. Are you pullin' our legs today?

If you're struck by lightning, EVERY round you carry would likely detonate; revolver or auto probably wont make any difference.

 

[Charleo0192]

If you're worried you'll be struck by lightning, just stay inside. In all seriousness though, try not to worry about being struck by lightning, it's not likely.

 

[meytind]

If you're struck by lightning, the condition of your pistol will be the least of your problems.

 

[earplug]

Not another bear gun thread.

I'm worried about detonation and over penetration of my six anti bear rounds if I'm hit by lighting when hauling my wheel gun.
I think the pistol is the best.
Anyone try dragging a bonding strap while hiking in lighting areas?

 

[highorder]

I'm worried about detonation and over penetration of my six anti bear rounds if I'm hit by lighting when hauling my wheel gun.

If you're struck by lightning, the condition of your pistol will be the least of your problems.

I can't believe you're worried about lightning strikes while armed.
Good thing I'm bored enough to dig for information.

From the CDC:
Previous studies have identified patterns associated with lightning fatalities. For example, approximately 30% of persons struck by lightning die, and 74% of lightning strike survivors have permanent disabilities. In addition, persons with cranial burns or leg burns from lightning are at higher risk for death than others struck by lightning (6). Sixty-three percent of lightning-associated deaths occur within 1 hour of injury (1), 92% occur during May-September, and 73% occur during the afternoon and early evening. Of persons who died from lightning strikes, 52% were engaged in outdoor recreational activities, and 25% were engaged in work activities (2). Most lightning injuries and deaths can be prevented by taking precautions (see box) (7).

 

[keyboard commando]

Greased Lightening

When I see the lightening bolt starting out of the clouds I draw and fan my sixshooter,firing all my bullets into the streak of lightening before it hits the ground. The hard part is catching that melted lead in my bullet molds after a couple spins and re-holstering.I'm gettin' better with practice.Gotta go,I think I hear thunder.........

 

[Lucky Derby]

Well, this is certainly the most original thread I have seen.
If it worried me to this extent, I would not leave the house.

Carry a Glock. The plastic frame will make you immune from lightening strikes. But stay away from inferior plastic weapons like the XD, they use a different plastic formulation that actually attracts lightening.

yes I am joking

 

[Sam1911]

Utterly surreal.