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Member Section => Down Range Cafe => Topic started by: 1776 Rebel on November 25, 2008, 11:10:31 AM
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I see the use of PIF for black rifles being used. First, what does it stand for? Second I tried finding a definition on the web but to no avail. If someone would like to add a definition you can do so at this site. That way other people can find a definition...
http://www.acronymfinder.com/~/app/add.aspx?acronym=PIF
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Politically Incorrect Rifle. You will probably not find it refered to any where but here as it was dreamed up by forum members. I prefer "Utility rifle" myself as it does not play into the hands of those who would take our civil rights, and is a more accurate term for a multi use firearm (plinking, hunting and defense)
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I believe FullAuto first brought forth the term Politically Incorrect Firearm (PIF) in this thread http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php?topic=4142.0 (http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php?topic=4142.0). I like it. I assume it's been around a while and this was just it's first public airing on DRTV. If it is indeed an new three letter acronym (TLA) coined by FullAuto just let me say "Good show!"
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Politically Incorrect Rifle. You will probably not find it refered to any where but here as it was dreamed up by forum members. I prefer "Utility rifle" myself as it does not play into the hands of those who would take our civil rights, and is a more accurate term for a multi use firearm (plinking, hunting and defense)
I like Utility rifle, they are the suv of rifles.
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How about Hot Rod Rifles?
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How about Hot Rod Rifles?
Ahhhh, the power of words. Around town I call my open gun a competition gun. I first referred to it as an open gun, but people didn't understand the term and came up with some strange ideas. Next I called it a race gun, because that is how open guns are referred to at one club I go to. Boy, did the term "race" really get some weird and warped concepts of what we do. I now just use the term competition for any gun I use mainly for competition when talking to or around those that are not familure with the sport.
For the AR I was trying to use the name "gun of color," but the other day I realized the sling looks a little like a noose. I do not want anyone to think I am symbolically lynching a notable elected official. I think I'll go with SUG (sport utility gun).
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I see the use of PIF for black rifles being used. First, what does it stand for? Second I tried finding a definition on the web but to no avail. If someone would like to add a definition you can do so at this site. That way other people can find a definition...
http://www.acronymfinder.com/~/app/add.aspx?acronym=PIF
I am the one who coined the term "Politically Incorrect Firearm" or "PIF". The reason I think that term is appropriate to the general public and the media is they generally understand what "political incorrectness" is about. It helps them understand what the whole debate is about without getting into the Constitution; of which so many are ignorant.
As for some using utility rifle or sport utility rifle or something like that, I say use those terms with caution and know your audience. Like M58, you might start getting funny looks and be completely misunderstood.
Feel free to use PIF. I guess I can be called "PIF Daddy". ;D
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Thanks for giving birth to an acronym. That's so much easier to type than "militia rifle" or "utility rifle", plus it covers other guns besides rifles.
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Thanks for giving birth to an acronym. That's so much easier to type than "militia rifle" or "utility rifle", plus it covers other guns besides rifles.
Your welcome, Frank. I guess that might be my "one contribution to mankind." ;)
I went to Urban Dictionary and added it there. I'll see if their editors accept it.....
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Your welcome, Frank. I guess that might be my "one contribution to mankind." ;)
I went to Urban Dictionary and added it there. I'll see if their editors accept it.....
Good idea FullAuto. If they do accept it let us us know. I'll give it a thumbs up and I think everyone who reads this thread will too.