Clarification I
Author: A Vet
Date: 11-02-2010 - 11:05
Somewhere a couple of pages back, is a little discussion about the meaning of the word "gun". (See re: guns and museums.)
Years ago, I was press-ganged/dragooned/drafted (under threat of imprisonment) into Uncle Sammy's Army.
Spent a delightful summer at beautiful Ft. Dix New Joisey.
In order to bring us raw (there's an understatement) recruits up to speed, terminology wise, we learned a little ditty, to wit:
"This is my rifle" (drill sergeant holds up an M-14)
"This is my gun" (drill sergeant points to that space between the legs where a male's special equipment hangs)
"One is for shooting"
"One is for fun."
This should clarify things.
Have a good day.