2damnold4this
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Caliber, like many other English words has multiple meanings, depending on context.
When it comes to small arms, caliber most often refers to the diameter of the bore or bullet. When federal code mentions "caliber" in regards to armor piercing ammunition or destructive devices, it is talking about the diameter of the bore or projectile. If Cook and Braga wanted to use an alternative definition of "caliber" instead of the definition that applies most commonly in small arms, they should have made mention of their definition. This is especially important since they suggest their work be used in regulating small arms.