Dictionary of Phrases and Acronyms

[mbaltusk]

I only post these because it took me 3 months of reading forum posts for it to dawn on me what these were:

IWB - Inside the waist band (holster)
OWB - Outside the waist band (holster)

[unlawflcombatnt]

Originally Posted by ScaredOnce

I haven't searched the forum for this, so I might be commiting a faux paus... BUT, your idea is a good one. There should be an organized sticky thread for acronyms. Start one up, and ask a mod to make it "sticky" eww...

I 2nd that emotion. Though I've shot pistols, rifles, and shotguns, I know next to nothing about how they're put together, or what the different parts are called.

[falcn]

I did some quick searches on this thread (the search could really use the ability to find shorter 3 letter words).

I didn't read these yet:

RSO = Range Safety Officer (Official)

ZRT = Zombie Response Team

LR = Long Rifle

EFC: I would politely suggest the first post in this thread be updated with the collected alphabetical list.

[SHJ]

It took me a while on another forum to figure this one out:

EDC = Every day carry

[Willtallica]

ILTEP - I like to eat pizza.

[mcmcallister]

BOB - bug out bag
BOL - bug out location
Good - get out of dodge
RFTH - run for the hills
GHUA - God help us all
MYM - meet your maker
FUHRC - F u hillary rodham clinton
FUMB - F u mrs brady
TK - dirty politician
TGTKIG - thank God ted kennedy is gone

[fannybrice]

OMG-oh my good
LMC-let me complete
GTG-got to go
AFAIR-As Far As I Recall
AWYR-Awaiting Your Reply
AYT- Are You There

[jjkz24]

What does "POA" mean?

[LittleRedToyota]

Originally Posted by jjkz24

What does "POA" mean?

most likely Point of Aim.

POI is Point of Impact.

the goal, of course, is to have POI = POA.

[jjkz24]

Originally Posted by LittleRedToyota

most likely Point of Aim.

POI is Point of Impact.

the goal, of course, is to have POI = POA.

Thanks for your help!