May 18, 2000, 03:38 AM | #1 |
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Whew, I would love to have one of these. Being a newbie to the forum I have had a hard time finding out what some of the Acronyms are meaning
RBKA= the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. FFL= Federal Firearms Licsense. LEO= still searhing the net for this one and have since been unsuccesful. Also what about desgnations for guns and forms that are filled out? 4473 forms? 1911 = I still have no idea what it is. The reason I ask about an acronym page is because in my newbie status of owning a gun and learning new stuff all the time I dont want to be branded a newbie or chided for my current knowledge gun lingo by the population here. Thank you for your time. |
May 18, 2000, 05:08 AM | #2 |
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LEO=Law Enforcement Officer
LEA=Law Enforcement Agency 1911=the best damn pistol ever designed, courtesy of John M. Browning (Government Model) ------------------ Shoot straight & make big holes, regards, Richard at The Shottist's Center |
May 18, 2000, 06:34 AM | #3 |
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Mr. B,
Here's a glossary of computer terms: http://www.matisse.net/files/glossary.html For more terms, you can use a search engine such as dogpile: www.dogpile.com or a host of others. You're in trouble, bub! This darned internet thing can be contagious and chronic! Have fun! |
May 18, 2000, 07:31 AM | #4 |
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SENSOP is putting together a list of acronyms that are used here at TFL. Should be done rather soon by now...
hint hint hint |
May 18, 2000, 07:34 AM | #5 |
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Those are very helpful links, Dennis. I learned quite a bit at the Matisse page.
I have a list of acronyms that I've seen on TFL from time to time. I have passed that list on to another TFL member who is compiling the "definitive" TFL list of acronyms and abbreviations. We hope to eventually post the list, or make it a permanent reference somewhere on the site. Of course, Sensop will have to get his mind off mannequins before he can complete this project. ------------------ RKBA! "The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security" Ohio Constitution, Article I, Section 4 Concealed Carry is illegal in Ohio. Ohioans for Concealed Carry Website |
May 18, 2000, 09:48 PM | #6 |
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Cool thanx guys. I am on the up and up for computer acronyms and all. Been in the ISP field for over 4 years. Its the guns and related acronyms I am having a hard time getting used to and memorizing.
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May 18, 2000, 11:24 PM | #7 |
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TBM,
You and Dennis have been very patient, I will concede. Check your email. BTW, I see this as a growing, living document. Just like the Constitution. |
May 19, 2000, 06:10 PM | #8 |
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Oy! ... !
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May 20, 2000, 12:43 AM | #9 |
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Heh, heh.
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June 4, 2000, 12:11 PM | #10 |
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Many thanks to sensop and TheBluesMan for the contribution. You'll find the Acronym List is linked at the top of each page. It's permanently listed in the Library.
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June 4, 2000, 02:13 PM | #11 |
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Never mind.
LawDog [This message has been edited by LawDog (edited June 04, 2000).] |
June 6, 2000, 03:31 PM | #12 |
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A few others I would add to the list
1) CRPA - should be amended to include California Rifle and Pistol Assoc. 2) FUMP - F*ckup of Massive Proportions 3) POTUS - President of the United States 4) SCOTUS - Supreme Court of the United States 5) KMA - Kiss my *ss |
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