The term "High Capacity Magazine/Clip"

[DD977GM2]

Am I the only one who thinks this term is not beneficial to our way of life where firearms are concerned?

I think it is 100% a misnomer and we as law abiding citizens should stop using it
to add more fuel to the fire. This is also along with labeling any rifle wether an
AR15 or a bolt action with a picatanny rail on it an "Assualt" rifle.

Am I alone in this train of thought that it hurts us as firearm owners more than it helps?



(In anticipation to Jim's response........no grumpy men allowed today!!!!!)

[blackford76]

I agree, I hate the term 'assault rifle'. I use battle rifle, and call the mag by number. Why should we help them by using their terminology?

[Adawg38]

I agree, I hate the term 'assault rifle'. I use battle rifle, and call the mag by number. Why should we help them by using their terminology?

The term Assault Rifle never really bothered me, I never thought about it. I do like Battle Rifle though but aren't those pretty close to the same? I also call out my mags usually by #. 13 round 15 round ect.

[2008f450]

I just call them "Multi projectile zombie stoppers" instead of assault rifle.

[Mick-Boy]

Who are you guys talking to that you use terms like this?

An AR is an "AR" or a "carbine". (FYI- the term battle rifle usually refers to a non-sniper platform .308. I.e. an FAL or a SR-25 EMC)

A magazine is a magazine. I can't think of a reason I would use the term "high capacity magazine" unless I was mocking someone. For an AR, a 30rd magazine is standard capacity. For a G19, a 15rd magazine is standard capacity.

Stop hanging out with hippies and you won't have these problems.....

[DD977GM2]

Who are you guys talking to that you use terms like this?

An AR is an "AR" or a "carbine". (FYI- the term battle rifle usually refers to a non-sniper platform .308. I.e. an FAL or a SR-25 EMC)

A magazine is a magazine. I can't think of a reason I would use the term "high capacity magazine" unless I was mocking someone. For an AR, a 30rd magazine is standard capacity. For a G19, a 15rd magazine is standard capacity.

Stop hanging out with hippies and you won't have these problems.....

Go look at the for sale section on this board and many others. A lot of so called gun folks use the term hi cap.
Its ridiculous and hurts our sport.

[Mick-Boy]

Go look at the for sale section on this board and many others. A lot of so called gun folks use the term hi cap.
Its ridiculous and hurts our sport.

Then they should be mercilessly mocked until they learn. Negative reinforcement can be a useful tool in such situations.

[Sharpienads]

I hate how more than 10 rounds in commonly considered "high capacity". Most of my mags hold more than 10 rounds. 10 rounds is on the low end of the capacity scale and should be considered "low capacity".

[brokenscout]

Who are you guys talking to that you use terms like this?

An AR is an "AR" or a "carbine". (FYI- the term battle rifle usually refers to a non-sniper platform .308. I.e. an FAL or a SR-25 EMC)

A magazine is a magazine. I can't think of a reason I would use the term "high capacity magazine" unless I was mocking someone. For an AR, a 30rd magazine is standard capacity. For a G19, a 15rd magazine is standard capacity.

Stop hanging out with hippies and you won't have these problems.....

[Wiggity]

It is irrelevant.

While legislators are stupid and will continue to use the wrong terminology, the lawyers who write gun control bills are not stupid and will make sure all bases are covered by using terms such as "ammunition feeding device."