Acronym list page???

MrBigglesworth · May 18, 2000, 03:38 AM

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.

45King · May 18, 2000, 05:08 AM

LEO=Law Enforcement Officer
LEA=Law Enforcement Agency
1911=the best damn pistol ever designed, courtesy of John M. Browning (Government Model)

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Shoot straight & make big holes, regards, Richard at The Shottist's Center

Dennis · May 18, 2000, 06:34 AM

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!

George Hill · May 18, 2000, 07:31 AM

SENSOP is putting together a list of acronyms that are used here at TFL. Should be done rather soon by now...
hint
hint
hint

TheBluesMan · May 18, 2000, 07:34 AM

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.

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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

MrBigglesworth · May 18, 2000, 09:48 PM

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.

**Bud Helms** · May 18, 2000, 11:24 PM

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.

Dennis · May 19, 2000, 06:10 PM

Oy!

...

!

**Bud Helms** · May 20, 2000, 12:43 AM

Heh, heh.

**Rich Lucibella** · June 4, 2000, 12:11 PM

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.
Rich

LawDog · June 4, 2000, 02:13 PM

Never mind.

LawDog

[This message has been edited by LawDog (edited June 04, 2000).]

JimDiver · June 6, 2000, 03:31 PM

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

May 18, 2000, 03:38 AM	#1
MrBigglesworth Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2000 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 306	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
45King Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 1999 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,033	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
Dennis Staff Emeritus Join Date: November 23, 1998 Location: a small forest in Texas Posts: 7,079	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
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	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
TheBluesMan Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 15, 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,558	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
MrBigglesworth Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2000 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 306	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.

May 18, 2000, 11:24 PM	#7
Bud Helms Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia, USA Posts: 13,198	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
Dennis Staff Emeritus Join Date: November 23, 1998 Location: a small forest in Texas Posts: 7,079	Oy! ... !

May 20, 2000, 12:43 AM	#9
Bud Helms Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia, USA Posts: 13,198	Heh, heh.

June 4, 2000, 12:11 PM	#10
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	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. Rich

June 4, 2000, 02:13 PM	#11
LawDog Staff Emeritus Join Date: September 15, 1999 Location: Where am I going? Why am I in this handbasket? Posts: 4,194	Never mind. LawDog [This message has been edited by LawDog (edited June 04, 2000).]

June 6, 2000, 03:31 PM	#12
JimDiver Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2000 Location: San Jose, PRK Posts: 545	A few others I would add to the list 1) CRPA - should be amended to include California Rifle and Pistol Assoc. 2) FUMP - Fckup of Massive Proportions 3) POTUS - President of the United States 4) SCOTUS - Supreme Court of the United States 5) KMA - Kiss my ss