Which firearm-related term bugs you the most?

[Trlsmn]

Not so much a term as an observation, every used gun for sale seems to have the words "less than 200 rounds fired" in the AD. Why 200?

 

[doobee8]

I like the phrase "quality pre-owned" instead of used, when it applies. Used usually means ABused, to me at least.

 

[RVNvet]

My skin crawls when anyone refers to a rifle as a 'gun.' Too many bad memories of Army drill instructors (which eventually included myself) screaming at recruits for calling their rifles a 'gun.' Anyone who has been through basic has probably heard about the many incidents in which a 'cruit who misused the term had to run around the barracks with his penis in one hand and his rifle in the other shouting, "This is my rifle, this is my gun! This is for shooting, this is for fun!"

Max

 

[swoop]

My skin crawls when anyone refers to a rifle as a 'gun.' Too many bad memories of Army drill instructors (which eventually included myself) screaming at recruits for calling their rifles a 'gun.' Anyone who has been through basic has probably heard about the many incidents in which a 'cruit who misused the term had to run around the barracks with his penis in one hand and his rifle in the other shouting, "This is my rifle, this is my gun! This is for shooting, this is for fun!"

Max

A rifle is a gun if a ship is a boat!

 

[Ragingpit]

I know that this isn't a term but I hate it when you get someone holding a handgun tilted sideways like gangbangers... bugs the crap out of me

 

[shibbershabber]

Not so much a term as an observation, every used gun for sale seems to have the words "less than 200 rounds fired" in the AD. Why 200?

Because we are all 'gunnuts' and are ready for something new after a few boxes.

 

[d1esel]

I would have to say “firearm-related term”.:biglaugh::biglaugh:

 

[chiefchip]

Pre-Ban, Post-Ban, No-Ban, Mil-Spec, Tacticool.

I agree 100%, the term pre-ban and post-ban drives me crazy.

 

[Bon Sauvage]

I become somewhat irritated when people call cartridge cases, "casings." It's a cartridge not a sausage.

 

[husker]

LOL, That must have been me many years ago but I was a fast learner after the first time.

My skin crawls when anyone refers to a rifle as a 'gun.' Too many bad memories of Army drill instructors (which eventually included myself) screaming at recruits for calling their rifles a 'gun.' Anyone who has been through basic has probably heard about the many incidents in which a 'cruit who misused the term had to run around the barracks with his penis in one hand and his rifle in the other shouting, "This is my rifle, this is my gun! This is for shooting, this is for fun!"

Max

 

[dave]

Like new, less than 200 "down the pipe"

 

[Wenis]

I'm annoyed when the news does a story on a shooting and they seem to always show a graphic of an AK-47, regardless of the weapon used in the story. This is quickly followed by the terms they use to describe said incident and invariably "assault", "gunned-down", "ban" will make it's way into their repertoire of journalism nomenclature.

 

[aslinged]

"Shotty"

 

[shibbershabber]

I also have to add that I absolutely %^@# hate the use of "minty" in descriptions of used guns.

WHY!?!?!?!? What is wrong with people?

 

[husker]

I got a quality pre-owned shotty tactical gun with a light that has 200, no more no less rounds down the pipe. It is a real tack driver.
I am looking for a pre ban quality assault weapon that has a couple 30 round clips and some glass on it. Maybe an ar15 with some big nock down power.
If you got the goods and want to do a trade I am at the bar so give me a jingle. I have gun in hand and showing it to everyone. Dont worry. Its not loaded.

Thanks

 

[RVNvet]

I just thought of another term I dislike immensely: "You missed."

Max

 

[LibertyorDeath]

Gun nut, assault rifle, clip, piece, gat, illegal guns, gun control, brady bill, and when people think .223 and 5.56 are the same.

 

[RainbowBob]

Natty Bumpo nails it in post #37.

Improper nomenclature such as "clip", or slang such as "shotty" are completely harmless and don't offend me in the least.

The terms listed by NB, such as "assault rifle" and "cop-killer bullet", are deliberately intended to confuse and frighten the unenlightened, and in doing so, perpetrate the vile agenda of 2A infringement.

 

[whphel]

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

I saw this thread and I was gona write the exact same thing.

 

[cdl1179]

As just about everyone has said "Clip" instead of Magizine, "Bullet" instead of cartridge or "round" and I have to add "Pulling the trigger" instead of pressing the trigger and the term "Bullet Proof Vest" instead of Ballistic vest.