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Old 03-04-2013, 03:23 AM   #1871
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Random question. I've heard, over the years, people talk about the "John Holmes" technique in shooting. It is basically tucking the gun between your legs to free your hands to do stuff. Is the name really a reference to who I think it is?
I'm betting it is.

Damn, that recoil has got to hurt, though, don't you think?


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I'm betting it is.

Damn, that recoil has got to hurt, though, don't you think?
Indeed! Good luck with that one


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I really don't get it about John Holmes. This reference eludes me.
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I really don't get it about John Holmes. This reference eludes me.
He was packin a 45-70 down south.......!
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He was packin a 45-70 down south.......!
And what he do? Lose something?
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And what he do? Lose something?
He lost a lot of "SOMETHINS" and died.......!
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He lost a lot of "SOMETHINS" and died.......!
I think I understand now.
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Wikipedia said he died of aids


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