Changing the verbage - The Firearms Forum

armedandsafe · 03-19-2009, 09:42 PM

One of the most common statements we make in fighting any proposed AWB is to combat the lie that semi-automatic firearms are "machine guns." We usually say "They fire one shot for each pull of the trigger" or something of that nature.

Perhaps it would be better emphasis to say "The trigger has to be pulled for each and every shot." Subtle? Perhaps. More effective? Only if your opponent is listening.

Just a thought.

Pops

4EvrLearning · 03-19-2009, 09:47 PM

I think when people hear the same phrases over and over, they become numb to it and don't think it through. Changing it around makes them have to "think" again; process it. Sure worth a try!

Haligan · 03-19-2009, 09:55 PM

There are some out their, that we are just not gonna be able to get through their thick skulls regardless of how we say it. I think we should concentrate on getting as many on our side as we can. En Mass. To spend time trying to reach the thick headed ones is only gonna waste our time and sap our strength. But like 4 evr said "worth a try"

armedandsafe · 03-19-2009, 10:09 PM

It is true that we can never turn some of them from the dark side (IOW, the light never turned on.) However, one doesn't know if you are talking to a thinker or stinker until you actually do talk (and listen) to that one.

Pops

ponycar17 · 03-19-2009, 10:15 PM

I usually explain that the difference is somewhat like the difference in my wife's Camry and the 'Camry' used in NASCAR. If they don't understand that, say it slower.... "It..... ain't..... the..... same..... thing......"

Honestly though, people don't readily understand the difference unless they see both being fired.

03-19-2009, 09:42 PM	#1
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Changing the verbage One of the most common statements we make in fighting any proposed AWB is to combat the lie that semi-automatic firearms are "machine guns." We usually say "They fire one shot for each pull of the trigger" or something of that nature. Perhaps it would be better emphasis to say "The trigger has to be pulled for each and every shot." Subtle? Perhaps. More effective? Only if your opponent is listening. Just a thought. Pops -->

03-19-2009, 09:47 PM	#2
4EvrLearning Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Left Coast Posts: 1,449	Re: Changing the verbage I think when people hear the same phrases over and over, they become numb to it and don't think it through. Changing it around makes them have to "think" again; process it. Sure worth a try! __________________ *"Until God is finished with me, I am immortal." Jonathan Edwards, American Theologian (1703-1758)*

03-19-2009, 09:55 PM	#3
Haligan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: FEMA Region II Posts: 1,900	Re: Changing the verbage There are some out their, that we are just not gonna be able to get through their thick skulls regardless of how we say it. I think we should concentrate on getting as many on our side as we can. En Mass. To spend time trying to reach the thick headed ones is only gonna waste our time and sap our strength. But like 4 evr said "worth a try" __________________ "He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falshoods and errors." - Thomas Jefferson

03-19-2009, 10:09 PM	#4
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: Changing the verbage It is true that we can never turn some of them from the dark side (IOW, the light never turned on.) However, one doesn't know if you are talking to a thinker or stinker until you actually do talk (and listen) to that one. Pops

03-19-2009, 10:15 PM	#5
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: Changing the verbage I usually explain that the difference is somewhat like the difference in my wife's Camry and the 'Camry' used in NASCAR. If they don't understand that, say it slower.... "It..... ain't..... the..... same..... thing......" Honestly though, people don't readily understand the difference unless they see both being fired. __________________ Arm yourself with intellectual Ammunition! Gunfacts 5.1 Myth-Busting Facts JustFacts.com on Gun Control Stopping Power, the Downloadable Book