Of course, I could use Andrew's idea and call it a "Boomstick", but I'm afraid people would think I was saying "broomstick" and I kinda look like I would ride on one first thing in the morning already so I'd rather not help that impression.
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- Thu Feb 14, 2013 3:05 am
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: The "W" word and it's connotations.
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Re: The "W" word and it's connotations.
I think I most often call them a firearm, gun, pistol, or by it's specific name (XDm, etc). However, the TC in my NRA Instructor class did indeed explain the "W" word is frowned upon and I did get caught using it in one presentation. Considering the concern that "weapon" is poorly received by non-gun persons probably is trickled down from attitudes the NRA encounters in political settings, I am willing to do my part and try to avoid it. If it helps our cause, it's not a big deal to pick another word. I try to impress on anyone I am talking to that they are simply a means of self defense when necessary. And women deserve the best means of self defense there is.
Of course, I could use Andrew's idea and call it a "Boomstick", but I'm afraid people would think I was saying "broomstick" and I kinda look like I would ride on one first thing in the morning already so I'd rather not help that impression.
Of course, I could use Andrew's idea and call it a "Boomstick", but I'm afraid people would think I was saying "broomstick" and I kinda look like I would ride on one first thing in the morning already so I'd rather not help that impression.