ww1 german stormtrooper

The Bayonet is attached to a gun

To me, it looks like a plain spear

ik but if they're using their bayonet then they aren't gonna be using the gun

there's nothing stopping him from using both.

While this is true, it's much harder to use a gun at close range when both have bayonets attached to their guns since the blades are lock AND you are trying to dodge the other's bayonet

just shot the mf while the bayonet is in his abdomen

I mean yeah, but my point still stands.

it really doesnt

nope. it does. you just said shoot them while the blade is in their abdomen. to do that you first need to stab them, then shoot them. now that I think about it there isn't any need to shoot them since you already stabbed them. anyway, pistols are better for closer range combat than bayonet rifles since they are shorter and easier to handle unless you are skilled in spearplay.

honestly, i knew i was wrong 5 comments ago and am just trolling you now

average internet user:

i'm pretty sure bayonets are for when you're attacked while reloading/out of ammo.

nope. they are for close quarters combat

when the gun is out of ammo

did you not listen to the words I said

f**king died of laugh

The American soldier holding a shotgun:

No, I don't think I will!