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Acronyms and Initials

John A. said:
CLEO Chief Law Enforcement Officer
CAN Silencer/Suppressor
DD Destructive Device
NFA National Firearms Act of 1934
GCA Gun Control Act 1968
AWB Bill Klinton's and the rest of the Democrats Stupidest Idea ever; Assualt Weapons Ban 1994
Preban Firearm or magazine or accessory made prior to Sept. 13, 1994
Postban Firearm or magazine or accessory made after Sept. 13, 1994 to Sept 13, 2004
LL Lightning Link
DIAS Drop-In Auto Sear
SMG Submachine Gun (pistol caliber)
MG Machine Gun (intermediate rifle caliber)
Tech Branch ATF Head Office that interprets firearms regulations
FFL Federal Firearms Licensee (Gun Dealer)
SOT Special Occupations Tax (Gun Dealer that can sell NFA items like machineguns and silencers)
Stamp $200 tax stamp to certify legality
OP Original Post/Author


There are a few off the top of my head that I don't think was covered in the OP. My apologies if I duplicated any.


Rossignol said:
FOS
Fiber Optic Sights


Ok..updated.!
 
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LEO, MEO and GEO are also space terms for low, medium and geosynchronous Earth orbits.

First time I saw LEO used in non space talk, I thought they might have been using a spy satellite.

You or someone else could write a book and some probably have written a book. Over 500 USA government offices and organizations.
 
BOHICA! I've heard that one before... lol worthy!
I'll get on it first thing when i get home from work.
 
nasa said:
LEO, MEO and GEO are also space terms for low, medium and geosynchronous Earth orbits.

First time I saw LEO used in non space talk, I thought they might have been using a spy satellite.

Context is everything.


BOHICA!!! I've not heard that one before. LOL
 
OK, I'll play...

I didn't see HMR (Hornaday Magnum Rimfire)

I've always had a Bug Out Bag, but never heard it called a Bail Out Bag. WTF?

"If I Recall Correctly" is IIRC BTW, not IRRC
 
Oops...didn't see the misspelled one...good eye....
 
OK, I'll play...

I didn't see HMR (Hornaday Magnum Rimfire)

I've always had a Bug Out Bag, but never heard it called a Bail Out Bag. WTF?

"If I Recall Correctly" is IIRC BTW, not IRRC


Obeekaybee...updated. thanks.
 
Yep, I forgot that one. AOW=Any Other Weapon.

Thanks !!
 
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