If Colonel Cletus would sling the rifle muzzle down, he wouldn’t have to use a condom. As far as the military using them for muzzle covers, I’ve heard it as well, but my 12 years didn’t see it once?pick it apart all you want, won’t change my opinion.Yes my AR was unloaded but I did have a loaded Colt magazine in each back pocket besides the loaded side arm with 2 extra magazines and a .32 in the small of my back for giggles. So empty rifle yes, not prepared to defend myself and those around me ? Nope !
And when I left my house there was a 90% chance of rain. The U.S military has used the Long Island White Fish to cover the muzzles of rifles since the 40's and it maybe not my style for daily use (I used a modern muzzle cap) it is a long held method that worked then and still works now.