Need to stop using the word weapon. What's more appropriate?

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Have not read through all these posts but, what's wrong with calling it what it is? Don't mean to sound disrespectful but, IMO, one of the biggest problems in this country today is all this 'political correctness' crap.

If I'm in a conversation with someone and the topic is about a SD situation or a killing(justified or not) in which a weapon was used , weapon, is a normal term used. Doesn't matter if the SD tool used is a firearm,knife,stick or for that matter hands/feet.
You can put a dress and makeup on a hog but it's still a hog.

If I'm talking to someone about going hunting, I don't refer to my choice of hunting tool as a weapon. I'll say bow,shotgun, BP rifle etc.

Bob Costas wouldn't call for a tool ban?
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This is exactly right. Costas used the word(s) gun and guns. Not weapon.
 
shortwave said:
Have not read through all these posts
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shortwave said:
This is exactly right. Costas used the word(s) gun and guns. Not weapon.
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You missed the part where it was determined, that Merriam-Webster, the Law, the hallowed halls of academia, various editors and writers, some of whom are in the highest percentiles of those who read and comprehend the english language, all agreed, that the words weapon and firearm, were synonymous. All weapons aren't firearms, but all firearms are weapons, all the time. Intent, use, etc have no bearing on their classification either.

It was also the consensus of those mentioned above, that it wasn't incorrect to consider ones listening audience, when using certain terms for firearms. Nothing requires an individual to use, or not use the term weapon, when and where they see fit. It is however incorrect, to not acknowledge, that all firearms and ammunition are weapons. Whether, they as an individual like the term, or use the term, matters not.

I certainly mean none of the above as offensive to anyone. Its not my opinion of the way things should be either, its just the facts. Read it in a calm relaxed tone too, because that was my mood when I wrote it.:)
 
Why hell Nate, according to this and my post...

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... the part where it was determined, that Merriam-Webster, the Law, the hallowed halls of academia, various editors and writers, some of whom are in the highest percentiles of those who read and comprehend the english language, all agreed, that the words weapon and firearm, were synonymous. All weapons aren't firearms, but all firearms are weapons, all the time. Intent, use, etc have no bearing on their classification either.
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...looks like I fit right in. :D

And yes, although whichever hunting tool I'm using IS technically a weapon, I just don't generally say to my brother (that is routinely late for every hunt we go on :rolleyes:) "your late again, grab your weapon lets go".

I generally say "your late again, grab your shotgun lets go".

Again, either way would be correct.
 
I call my firearm a "johnson". Seems to end inquiries and conversations pretty quickly, for some reason.
 
rifle
shotgun
handgun
smokepole
firestick
boomstick
little firestick

You can call me Ray
You can call me Jay ;)

If the word "weapon" weirds you or others out, stick with the top three. You'll do fine. Who cares about them?
 
Well, that's all she wrote.

I think the last posts show we have exhausted rational discourse on this topic.

Thanks to all for a fascinating discussion. It will surface again, it is a common one.

GEM
 
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