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Wondering what various gun terms mean? Here’s where you learn.

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LUMENS | Language Lessons

by Mad Duo | Feb 23, 2017 | Learnin' | All the Lumens, EDC Flashlight, Handheld Lights, Language Lessons, Low Light | No Light, Tactical Flashlight, Weapon Lights

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?

Language Lessons: First Round Pop (FRP)

by Mad Duo | Feb 16, 2017 | Learnin' | Language Lessons

[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:...

What is CO WITNESS?

by Dave Merrill | Jan 12, 2017 | Learnin' | Language Lessons, Red Dots, Sightseeing

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)

by Mad Duo | Oct 13, 2016 | Learnin' | Language Lessons, Optics and Scopes

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...

Language Lessons: Standard Deviation (SD)

by Mad Duo | Oct 6, 2016 | Learnin' | Language Lessons

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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Language Lessons: Twist Rate

by Mad Duo | Sep 22, 2016 | Learnin' | Language Lessons

[This article 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: Twist RateTerm: Twist RateRelates to: Barrels, RiflingCategory: Shooting...

Language Lessons: Click

by Mad Duo | Sep 1, 2016 | Learnin' | Language Lessons

Language Lessons: ClickTerm: ClickRelates to: Optics, Sights, and ZeroingCategory: Shooting TerminologyApplication(s) of Use: Any type of shooting where an optic or sights are usedDefinition: An increment of adjustment used for zeroing optics and sights. Elevation and...

Language Lessons: SME

by Mad Duo | Aug 25, 2016 | Learnin' | Language Lessons

There’s a lot of grey area in the firearms industry. From quality of guns to the quality of people, sometimes shit gets confusing. We’re here to briefly break down the term "SME" and build it back up as it relates to an industry with no governing body to credential...

Language Lessons: Power Factor

by Mad Duo | Aug 18, 2016 | Learnin' | Language Lessons

Sometimes it seems those that live in the world of competitive shooting speak an entirely different language (and maybe wear stuff that looks like NASCAR jerseys). So today we'll be breaking down a term that's very specific to gun gaming that you may only be vaguely...