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so i was thinking about the many ways that firearms have influenced everyday speech of people outside of the firearms community .
here are a few examples
in drinking a small amount of booze its called a "shot or shooter "
a one hit wonder is often referred to as a" flash in the pan" (that would be musket talk for the youngsters )
the term" going off half cocked "(again musket talk )
please list any more terms that are in everyday usage (as in used by folks outside of the firearms community )
this should be a fun read [Pop]
Robby30-06
09-08-2011, 18:21
that's a long shot
to the top with a bullet
i got you in my sights
keep your powder dry
BlasterBob
09-08-2011, 18:26
Someone took a "potshot" at someone else. Like a verbal insult. Like Obama saying that everything going wrong is the fault of Geo. Bush.[Rant1]
As easy as shooting fish in a barrel.
Batteriesnare
09-08-2011, 18:27
Taking something "Lock, Stock, and Barrel" comes to mind.
DD977GM2
09-08-2011, 18:28
shotgun!!!!!
My first thought was this, and all my kids are into the shotgun game everywhere we go[ROFL1]
Great-Kazoo
09-08-2011, 18:30
they have a hair trigger
StagLefty
09-08-2011, 18:31
"straight as a ramrod" "get a bead on" "trigger happy" [Beer]
theGinsue
09-08-2011, 18:31
Anyone have anything else? Then shoot!
Sorry, that's the best I could come up with and it was a shot in the dark.
I know, I know, not the high caliber stuff you've come to expect from me.
I won't change it though, I'm sticking to my guns on this.
It's just been a long day. The boss chewed me out (no, not really) and I was left looking down the barrel of his anger.
DSB OUTDOORS
09-08-2011, 18:32
He's gunning for you.
He shoots he scores.
Just shootin the shit.
Shoot that was easy. [Coffee]
DSB OUTDOORS
09-08-2011, 18:36
Anyone have anything else? Then shoot!
Sorry, that's the best I could come up with and it was a shot in the dark.
The farm is just 2 clicks that way.
Damn you're quick on the draw.
The band Saliva "Click click boom."
gnihcraes
09-08-2011, 18:38
I have a lot of Drive-By's at work each day. (people stopping you while walking by needing tech help) :)
Byte Stryke
09-08-2011, 18:39
The farm is just 2 clicks that way.
Fail...
a "Click" is a slang term for a Kilometer
twitchyfinger
09-08-2011, 18:41
Faster than a speeding bullet
Pull the trigger
Drop the hammer
In my sights
Lock and load
Get the lead out
Hot as a pistol
Going off half-cocked
Cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey
DSB OUTDOORS
09-08-2011, 18:41
Fail....Not.
a "Click" is a slang term for a Kilometer
What term do the Snipers use?????? [Tooth]
1 click = 3,280.839895013 feet or = 0.621371192 mile. If you are interested in sniper stuff you should check out Shooter.
BPTactical
09-08-2011, 18:48
Dead Bang
Cold Shot
Long Shot
theGinsue
09-08-2011, 18:48
Yep, I think you are all right on target with these.
Hey everyone, don't give it too much thought - just shoot from the hip.
I've got plenty of time to do this - I asked the wife if we could have a little hanky-panky...she shot me down.
DSB OUTDOORS
09-08-2011, 18:57
Yep, I think you are all right on target with these.
Hey everyone, don't give it too much thought - just shoot from the hip.
I've got plenty of time to do this - I asked the wife if we could have a little hanky-panky...she shot me down.
Sorry to hear that Thomas. Thats a shot to the heart!
I'll shoot you an E-mail later.
Thats some shotty work right there.
Big Wall
09-08-2011, 18:58
I blew my load!
theGinsue
09-08-2011, 18:59
I don't know what she's worried about - it's not like I can get her pregnant....shootin' blanks you know.
What term do the Snipers use?????? [Tooth]
1 click = 3,280.839895013 feet or = 0.621371192 mile. If you are interested in sniper stuff you should check out Shooter.
Surely you don't mean that god awful Marky Mark movie...
theGinsue
09-08-2011, 19:03
I know I've got more of these in a file somewhere. I'll rifle through my computer in a bit.
But, I don't want anyone re-using the one's I've used or I'll come gunning for you.
DSB OUTDOORS
09-08-2011, 19:06
Surely you don't mean that god awful Marky Mark movie...
No it's a web sight I found a few years back. I saved the data for future use, and here it is. [Coffee]
theGinsue
09-08-2011, 19:08
I asked my wife for help on this 'cuz she's smart.
I can't keep up, she's just machine gunning them out. Now I'm thinking I need a silencer for her.
DSB OUTDOORS
09-08-2011, 19:12
We haven't heard from "gunner" where is that kid?
I like the shop Machine Gun Tours in Lakewood!
Good people and straight shooters too!
twitchyfinger
09-08-2011, 19:12
I blew my load!
Hey man, you'll shoot your eye out!
Couldn't resist...
[Coffee]
DSB OUTDOORS
09-08-2011, 19:14
Hey man, you'll shoot your eye out!
Couldn't resist...
[Coffee]
I bet he's shooting blanks!! [ROFL1]
twitchyfinger
09-08-2011, 19:16
I bet he's shooting blanks!! [ROFL1]
Nice one!
[ROFL3]
theGinsue
09-08-2011, 19:22
I bet he's shooting blanks!! [ROFL1]
Nice one!
[ROFL3]
Erm, uh... you're too late!
I don't know what she's worried about - it's not like I can get her pregnant....shootin' blanks you know.
DSB OUTDOORS
09-08-2011, 19:28
He's gunning for you.
He shoots he scores.
Just shootin the shit.
Shoot that was easy. [Coffee]
I know I've got more of these in a file somewhere. I'll rifle through my computer in a bit.
But, I don't want anyone re-using the one's I've used or I'll come gunning for you.
Ok Thomas, I beat ya on this one. [Beer]
twitchyfinger
09-08-2011, 19:34
I know I've got more of these in a file somewhere. I'll rifle through my computer in a bit.
But, I don't want anyone re-using the one's I've used or I'll come gunning for you.
Erm, uh... you're too late!
But, I don't want anyone re-using the one's I've used or I'll come gunning for you.
So does this rule apply if it was re-used in response to to another persons post. I thought it was used well.
If so take cover DSB! I'll be gunning for ya! lmao
[Peep]
DSB OUTDOORS
09-08-2011, 19:37
[ROFL1][LOL][ROFL2][Beer]Need I say more??
twitchyfinger
09-08-2011, 19:42
Hope questioning authority doesn't get me banned. Wouldn't want the hammer dropped on me!
[Tooth]
DSB OUTDOORS
09-08-2011, 19:46
Hope questioning authority doesn't get me banned. Wouldn't want the hammer dropped on me!
[Tooth]
Thomas is way Cool. But don't cross him. Aka as "Thore the Hammer Ginsue" [Coffee]
twitchyfinger
09-08-2011, 19:51
Thomas is way Cool. But don't cross him. Aka as "Thore the Hammer Ginsue" [Coffee]
Roger that topside!
"Thore the Hammer Ginsue"
That is what inspired my previous post.
All in good fun. I'm laughing so hard right now due to this thread I cannot even see straight. Good times for sure!
[Beer]
DSB OUTDOORS
09-08-2011, 19:57
Roger that topside!
"Thore the Hammer Ginsue"
That is what inspired my previous post.
All in good fun. I'm laughing so hard right now due to this thread I cannot even see straight. Good times for sure!
[Beer]
Good topic for sure!! Thanks alxone!!! [Beer]
theGinsue
09-08-2011, 20:04
Hope questioning authority doesn't get me banned. Wouldn't want the hammer dropped on me!
[Tooth]
Naw, all in fun; of course.
Cocked and locked
Shot in the dark
islandermyk
09-08-2011, 23:33
Whole nine yards
Pilots in World War 2 I guess used the phrase as using up their whole 9 yards of linked lead in their dog fight [Coffee]
He shoots he scores.
Ummm, isn't this from basketball?
Not only basketball, ask the Mrs...[Coffee]
Good topic for sure!! Thanks alxone!!! [Beer]yeah i figured we need something lighthearted and fun for a change [Beer]
Earshot away
Under the gun
Straight shooter
Jumping the gun
Shooting for gold
Check out these guns [Weight]
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