Remember, we spend many hours with our “fingers on the trigger” of a chain saw. And it is in motion while our fingers are on that trigger. Chainsaw operation may cause unexpected results (binding, kickback, falling trees, etc.) Often the environment is less than ideal for safety (hillsides, uneven ground, clutter underfoot, etc.)
Proper operation of a firearm means that the ONLY time one’s finger in on the trigger is when the firearm is pointed at an intended target and there should be no motion. Generally the environment is much more stable (good footing, no clutter, nothing unexpected falling toward us).
I have never operated a firearm except in a stable, safe environment. I rarely operate a chainsaw in such an environment.
Might be that you’re more likely to be injured by a chainsaw, but more likely to be mortally injured by a gun.
Arguable AT BEST… Most firearms injuries are NOT fatal - it takes a hit in one of a very limited number of areas to do major damage, and usually needs a fairly potent round. OTOH a chainsaw injury tends to involve MAJOR trauma, and while the injury itself is not usually fatal, lack of FAST and effective medical treatment can lead to death from blood loss…
Either way, I can guarantee that getting hit by either a firearm or a chainsaw will probably ruin your day…
I’ve used half a dozen different saws, and more guns than that, I’d vote saw every time. The gun is much more likely to be instantly lethal IF that is your intent, but the saw is much more likely to maim without such intent.
I’ll bet the injuries from chain saws are pretty high...stats I found show 30,000 serious injuries per year. I don’t think there are that many accidental handgun injuries.
OPPs.....gun injuries and deaths are pretty high- - 2004 stats:
* Total Number of Firearm Injuries: 64,389
* Total Number of Firearm Fatalities: 29,569
So, all in all, guns (both hand guns and rifles) are more dangerous.....in terms of the number of deaths and injuries they cause per year. Yes, there are a lot of ways to skin the cat, but those are basic stats.
Either way, I can guarantee that getting hit by either a firearm or a chainsaw will probably ruin your day…
Gooserider
I dunno, is the chainsaw on and running? Getting hit by a firearm can’t be too bad, I mean how fast can one throw a firearm, unless you’re nolan ryan… j/k <LOL>
At least my chainsaw is about 15lbs, a .45 can’t weigh too much.
I’ll bet the injuries from chain saws are pretty high...stats I found show 30,000 serious injuries per year. I don’t think there are that many accidental handgun injuries.
OPPs.....gun injuries and deaths are pretty high- - 2004 stats:
* Total Number of Firearm Injuries: 64,389
* Total Number of Firearm Fatalities: 29,569
So, all in all, guns (both hand guns and rifles) are more dangerous.....in terms of the number of deaths and injuries they cause per year. Yes, there are a lot of ways to skin the cat, but those are basic stats.
Not many gangs use chain saws as weapons. Not many city or even suburban folks have chainsaws so the numbers for guns are way more, hence more problems.
Thats it, start arming the cops with chainsaws, I can hear it already, Stop or I will shread your sorry a$$! Or how about...I pack a stihl and I am not afraid to use it! The car shoot outs would get more interesting!!!
No question in my mind that a chainsaw is more dangerous than a handgun. That is for me anyway. Put either in the hands of someone who has the training and experience and I think given the environmental factors the saw leaves more opportunity for an accident.
