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Language Lessons: TRACE by David "Norseman" Williams cover photo from the Forensic Outreach Library TERM: Trace ALSO KNOWN AS: ghost trail, vapor trail, gas trail, frost trail, shock wave CATEGORY: Shooting terminology RELATES TO: Exterior ballistics, spotting and...
Language Lessons: Splits Tamara Keel TERM: Split ALSO KNOWN AS: Shot-to-shot time, Split Times CATEGORY: Shooting Terminology APPLICATION OF USE: Referring to the rate of fire in a string of shots. DEFINITION: The term “split” describes the interval between one shot...
The easiest way to get out of an ambush or win a fight is not to get in it. Don't just pay attention to your surroundings, understand the significance of what you're seeing — because sometimes, what looks scary, isn't. Sometimes what looks innocuous, is not. Truth is,...
If your life depends on that firearm, wouldn’t you want to know it is loaded? Press checking a gun could save your life.
Language Lessons: Blowout Kit Term: Blowout Kit (also known as a Trauma Kit or IFAK [Individual First Aid Kit]) Relates to: Battlefield (or law enforcement) trauma care Category: Tactics and Equipment Application(s) of Use: A Blowout Kit is intended to be carried by...
Today in Language Lessons we cover the topic of lumens. We’ve all heard the word, but what exactly does it mean, and how does it affect light selection?
[This Language Lesson about First Round Pop was made possible by JTF Awesome team member PROOF Research. If you don't know who they are, first knifehand yourself and then check in here] Language Lessons First Round Pop (FRP) Term: First Round Pop Also Known As:...
Co witness? Cowitness? Co-witness? What does co-witness mean? Lower one-third or eastern left half, or absolutely co-witnessed... Co Witness Explained Language Lessons: Window-Licker's Guide to Sight Cowitness Term: Cowitness Also Known As: Co-Witness...
Language Lessons: Minute of Angle (MOA) Term: MOA Relates to: Measurement(s) and Adjustments Category: Shooting Terminology Applications of Use: Shooting, Zeroing, Communicating target size, Accuracy Definition: MOA is a standard unit of measurement used for...
We hearken back to high school mathematics for this one. However, before your eyes glaze over and roll back out of boredom, remember that standard deviation helps you shoot things at long ranges. Mad Duo[This article was made possible by JTF Awesome team member PROOF...
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