Which firearm-related term bugs you the most?

[Joe Link]

I'd like to hear which firearm-related terms or phrases bug you the most. I can think of many off the top of my head, such as the misuse of the word 'clip', or 'assault weapon', but the ones that bug me the most are 'packing heat' and 'gun-toting'. It seems that these words have such a negative connotation that the moment they're heard or read you know immediately where one stands on the gun rights issue. So, what are yours?

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[Scott]

The term clip and assault weapon. Only certain guns use clips and assualt weapons most of us can't own. Joey you strapped?

 

[PhysicsGuy]

"Clip" used in place of "magazine", by far is the biggest annoyance to me. I know that people still get what you are talking about, but they'd probably get what you meant if you said "gat", but most of us don't go around calling guns "gats".

 

[Scott]

I am strapped with my 9 gat and 10 clips looking to cap someone. That is annoying

 

[SavageGerbil]

I think the one that bugs me the most is "unloaded", after a few times getting firearms pointed at my face when asking to see something in the case at gun shops, hearing "its unloaded" started to touch a nerve.

 

[Scott]

I think the one that bugs me the most is "unloaded", after a few times getting firearms pointed at my face when asking to see something in the case at gun shops, hearing "its unloaded" started to touch a nerve.

I have to agree with pointing any gun at someone. I don't even let my kid point a nerf gun at anyone. I guess I am a little strict but oh well.

 

[JUSTIficatioN]

I had a friend ask me awhile back who asked if he could see my "piece", had to explain some things to him. Also the term "gun-nut", some people might disagree on this one, but I feel the term gives a bad name to an otherwise sane person who happens to enjoy collecting and shooting firearms (like myself).

 

[d1esel]

I had a friend ask me awhile back who asked if he could see my "piece", had to explain some things to him. Also the term "gun-nut", some people might disagree on this one, but I feel the term gives a bad name to an otherwise sane person who happens to enjoy collecting and shooting firearms (like myself).

I am a gun nut. Just not a WING NUT.

 

[Dan-Dee Sales Inc]

gun toting bible thumping astro-turfing tea bagger.

 

[jordanka16]

people saying clip instead of magazine probably bugs me the most.

 

[.45's and .38's]

I have witnessed plenty of deals go sour because someone used "piece or clip" in their writing. Clip is a No-no.

 

[.45's and .38's]

Also this might as well be a term. Sorry if it is off topic.
Koolaid and glock dont relate. Thats it. "you've been drinking to much koolaid"
that drives me bonkers

 

[paulncharly2572]

"Hi-Point". I know it's not exactly a term, but it sure bugs me.

 

[.45's and .38's]

gun toting bible thumping astro-turfing tea bagger.

I am speechless. WOW, never thought I'd hear those words in 1 sentence. LOL

 

[GED]

There’s no firearm related term that is inherently irritating to me but the term “double stack” does cause some inconvenience at times.

Like when I’m reading a discussion about the term on this forum-suddenly I’m compelled to jump up from my computer, head for the kitchen and waste a lot of time making a double stack of buckwheat pancakes drenched w/ real maple syrup-heated.

Or when driving and listening to an argument on talk radio about the pros and cons of single vs. double stack-having to pull off the freeway, make a beeline for a Denny’s and order a double stack of buttermilk pancakes smothered in blueberry syrup.

(BTW-because of this, none of my pistols have double stack magazines).

 

[jimwsea]

"assault rifle bags" sold at the gun shows

 

[SquackDaddy]

what bugs me is when someone calls their shotgun a "shotty".

 

[mattt]

Can't stand how everything gun related has "Tactical" in the title.

 

[Benny503]

I hate the word "weapon" most, I dont carry weapon.... I carry personal firearm or gun.

 

[RobertJ.]

The one's that bug me the most are "Saturday Night Special", especially when being used to describe a high quality weapon, and "Cop Killer Bullet".