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  • CRTguns
    Veteran Member
    • Mar 2006
    • 2627

    Gun terminology

    I submit that we adopt a new vernacular to reference different types of firearm.

    Pistols, revolvers, handguns, all become:
    Piece

    AW, smg, battle rifle, semi or full, all are now:
    Gear

    Sniper weapons, hard target, heavy, slow fire rate, may include semi auto to encompass the M82 and the sort. Now called:
    Hardware
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    Plisk
    Veteran Member
    • Mar 2009
    • 3007

    "If it wears out, replace it. If it breaks, upgrade." -Cranky Air Force Vet.

    Kevin

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    • #3
      five.five-six
      CGN Contributor
      • May 2006
      • 34870

      operators and G-men are now Gecko 45

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      • #4
        steamboat
        Junior Member
        • Jul 2008
        • 66

        While I find your idea to be ridiculous, so sorry, I am interested to hear your reasoning.

        Please explain.
        "I believe that the fundamental problem of society is to maintain a free government wherein liberty may be secured through obedience to law, and that a citizen soldiery is the cornerstone upon which such a government must rest." K.R.B. Flint 1903


        -Essayons

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        • #5
          PsychGuy274
          Veteran Member
          • May 2010
          • 4289

          Originally posted by five.five-six
          operators and G-men are now Gecko 45
          Damn, beat me to it
          I am a law enforcement officer in the state of Colorado. Nothing I post is legal advice of any kind.

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          CLICK HERE to read my research review on the fight-or-flight response and its application to firearm training

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          • #6
            Mickey D
            Veteran Member
            • Jun 2007
            • 3502

            Originally posted by Blackpowder Bob
            Always bring a friend....
            ***Honesty is the Foundation of One's Character***

            *** In comparing the virtues of various calibers, using hollow point ammo: it is absolutely undeniable that, while a 9 mm or .40 S&W may or may not expand, a .45 will never shrink. ***

            ***Mature Up***

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            • #7
              Vacaville
              Veteran Member
              • Nov 2008
              • 4360

              In a world gone mad, we will not spank the monkey, but the monkey will spank us.
              Last edited by Vacaville; 02-27-2011, 7:45 AM.

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              • #8
                lewdogg21
                Cattle Thieves Pro Staff
                • May 2009
                • 10369

                To the media it's all either a glock or assault weapon.

                Based upon that I have lots of assault weapons and only one glock
                Originally posted by jmonte35
                Disagree. Been trying to teach lewdogg21 how to hunt. It's like trying to teach Steve Wonder how to see. Not sure we're ever going to get there.
                .

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                • #9
                  appagohm
                  Senior Member
                  • Jan 2011
                  • 1123

                  But i like saything the full names of my pistols and long arms. Sig Sauer p226, Beretta 92fs, Simth and Wesson 686p, Bushmaster carbon 15....etc.
                  sigpic
                  "Gun control is like trying
                  to reduce drunk driving
                  by making it tougher for
                  sober people to own cars"

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                  • #10
                    coyotebait
                    Senior Member
                    • Jan 2011
                    • 1319

                    Originally posted by lewdogg21
                    To the media it's all either a glock or assault weapon.

                    Based upon that I have lots of assault weapons and only one glock
                    ...and ALL assault weapons are AK-47's and ALL "clips" are high capacity.
                    R.I.P. Chris Kyle. 2/2/13

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                    • #11
                      hellraiser
                      Senior Member
                      • Jan 2009
                      • 2347

                      Originally posted by CRTguns
                      I submit that we adopt a new vernacular to reference different types of firearm.

                      Pistols, revolvers, handguns, all become:
                      Piece

                      AW, smg, battle rifle, semi or full, all are now:
                      Gear

                      Sniper weapons, hard target, heavy, slow fire rate, may include semi auto to encompass the M82 and the sort. Now called:
                      Hardware
                      If we can call shotguns thunder sticks then i may consider it.
                      I'm the best there is at what I do. But what I do best isn't very nice. --James "Logan" Howlett

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