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Proper terminology?
- markiver54
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Proper terminology?
Has the word " Gun " in this day and age become accepted when referring to any firearm? When I entered 22 rimfire competition at the age of 12, ( long time ago ) my instructor, an elder even then, told me a few things. A rifle is any long gun...the only long gun to be called a gun, was any shotgun. Bolt actions and others are rifles. A revolver is a revolver, not to be called a pistol. A pistol is a semi auto ...is this out dated now? I know this is trivial...not really important...just a thought that was passing through this evening. ..I love revolvers, or wheel guns per say so when someone refers to them as a pistol, it seems incorrect.
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I think there are some variables on 'firearm' terminology but what scratches its fingernails on MY chalkboard is when I read a loaded round of ammo, IE a cartridge being referred to as a 'bullet'.
Another buzzkiller is when a magazine for a semi auto is called a 'clip'.
Another buzzkiller is when a magazine for a semi auto is called a 'clip'.
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Yeah, they are all 'guns'. I don't get hung up on the nomenclature. I have revolvers, they are guns. I have rifles and shotguns, they are guns. I keep it simple when talking with my grandkids and strangers.
With someone familiar with firearms, I am more specific. There is always a line of understanding.
With someone familiar with firearms, I am more specific. There is always a line of understanding.
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- markiver54
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Cofisher wrote:Yeah, they are all 'guns'. I don't get hung up on the nomenclature. I have revolvers, they are guns. I have rifles and shotguns, they are guns. I keep it simple when talking with my grandkids and strangers.
With someone familiar with firearms, I am more specific. There is always a line of understanding.
Appreciate the fact that everyone just says "gun" anymore, and we all understand that. It works....as I said, was just wondering if, technically, the definitions are still correct...
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Re: Proper terminology?
Ya firestick seems to have fallen out of favor...
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- markiver54
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Guess so...NBD...RanchRoper wrote:Ya firestick seems to have fallen out of favor...
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I'm liking 'bangstick' tho. Brings it back to basics.
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And I thought that I was the only one. I think that the worst one is calling a pistol or rifle magazine a "clip" or the loaded round a bullet.I think that the broom handle Mauser used a stripper "clip", but that is the only handgun that I can think of that did .
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In the military (USCG) we were taught that we carried 'weapons' not guns. A revolver or semi-auto carried on your person was a 'sidearm.' A 'rifle' was a rifle... bolt action, semi-auto, 1855 Colt Revolving Carbine, it was a 'rifle.' A shotgun was, well... a 'shotgun.' A .50 caliber was a '50 cal.'
The only 'guns' we ever saw in the Coast Guard was when we tied up next to those Navy boys who had big 'ol turrets fore and aft that had big 'ol guns in 'em!!
The only 'guns' we ever saw in the Coast Guard was when we tied up next to those Navy boys who had big 'ol turrets fore and aft that had big 'ol guns in 'em!!
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Even the right word with the wrong pronunciation can get some people's feathers ruffled. Example? Carbine. Is it carbeen, or carbien? It seems to be regional...some say it one way, some say it the other. Either way, you'll likely get a cringe or a stern look if you say it differently than the listener is used to.
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