lynn jones Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Subject: Firearms Nomenclature 1. BORE- Reading another Weaver vs. Isosceles article 2. BUTT- What gets shot off if you fail to train 3. FRONT SIGHT- Annoying part that obscures your view of the target 4. REAR SIGHT- Part used to remove calluses from hands during malfunction clearance drills 5. MUZZLE- Clamp like device used to prevent utterance of b.s. by Shumer, Kerry, Feinswine, etc 6. PISTOL- Device often used as a substitute for a real weapon 7. SOCIAL SECURITY- Repeating 12 gauge shotgun 8. BUCKSHOT- Pills used to cure social diseases 9. 1911- a. pivotal date in firearms history b. number of gizmos in range bag c. rounds fired monthly by really good shots 10. COMBAT FLASHLIGHT- Device used to pinpoint your location for the enemy under poor lighting conditions 11. EXTENDED MAGAZINE RELEASE- Device used to prevent magazines from staying in the weapon 12. EXTENDED SLIDE RELEASE- Device used to keep the slide from locking open 13. DROP-IN PARTS- accessories that demand meticulous hand fitting by an experienced gunsmith 14. LASER- Amusement device for pet cats 15. SPARE MAGAZINE- weighted device used to counter-balance the pistol on the belt 16. BUG- Back-Up Gun, carried strictly to keep parts from breaking on the big pistol 17. BULLET- Remote control drill, used to create apertures into the subcutaneous environment Shooting Terms 1. POINT OF IMPACT- a. if it goes right= a jerk b. if it goes left= a push c. if it goes straight= a miracle 2. BEGINNER- Someone working on accumulating bad habits 3. MASTER- Someone who has finally grasped the basics 4. GUN SHOP COMMANDO- non-shooter who has firmly held beliefs not supported by training, education, or experience 5. GUN WRITER- Gun Shop Commando with a word processor 6. SEAL- extremely common aquatic animal, there are thousands and thousands of them 7. Ex-SEAL- almost anyone behind a typical gun shop counter 8. MATCH- a ritual activity used to induce stress, frustration, and anxiety in Beginners and Masters 9. COURSE OF FIRE- elaborate dance used in these rituals 10. MATCH DIRECTOR- senior witch doctor who oversees rituals 11. RANGE OFFICER (competition)- a less senior witch doctor. Due to ingestion of mind altering drugs, his perception of the ritual is nothing like that of the Beginners and Masters 12. RANGE OFFICER (police)- a person tasked with range maintenance, landscaping, supply, and administration. Only rarely involved in relevant training activity. 13. MARTIAL ARTIST- A shooter who cannot get through his head that a match is not a gunfight. 14. GAMESMAN- A shooter who views his pistol the same as his fly rod, tennis racket, and Nintendo. 15. INSTRUCTOR- Mythical, god-like being who imparts wisdom to Beginners, transforming them into Masters. Also keeps beginners from getting into trouble through the accumulation of excess money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Do I hear an AMEN..?? How bout a Hallelujah..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Run n Gun Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Thanks lynn! That has got to be the funniest thing I read in a long while! Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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