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'''Ammunition''' is an object propelled by a projectile [[weapon]] such a a [[gun]] or a [[bow]]. Whereas the weapon itself can be used over and over again, the supply of ammunition constantly needs to be replenished or the weapon becomes useless, except perhaps as a deterrant or show of force. In a more loose sense of the term, it can be used to refer to anything being thrown, shot, or otherwise projected towards a target. It is colloquially referred to as "ammo", and most commonly spoken of in the context of a [[war]], the ammunition usually being [[bullet]]s, [[grenade]]s, [[rocket]]s and other modern projectiles. | '''Ammunition''' is an object propelled by a projectile [[weapon]] such a a [[gun]] or a [[bow]]. Whereas the weapon itself can be used over and over again, the supply of ammunition constantly needs to be replenished or the weapon becomes useless, except perhaps as a deterrant or show of force. In a more loose sense of the term, it can be used to refer to anything being thrown, shot, or otherwise projected towards a target. It is colloquially referred to as "ammo", and most commonly spoken of in the context of a [[war]], the ammunition usually being [[bullet]]s, [[grenade]]s, [[rocket]]s and other modern projectiles. | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | * [[Firearm]] | ||
| + | * [[Essay:Invest in tangibles]] | ||
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[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
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[[Category:Second Amendment]] | [[Category:Second Amendment]] | ||
[[Category:Survivalism]] | [[Category:Survivalism]] | ||
Revision as of 05:16, December 14, 2014
Ammunition is an object propelled by a projectile weapon such a a gun or a bow. Whereas the weapon itself can be used over and over again, the supply of ammunition constantly needs to be replenished or the weapon becomes useless, except perhaps as a deterrant or show of force. In a more loose sense of the term, it can be used to refer to anything being thrown, shot, or otherwise projected towards a target. It is colloquially referred to as "ammo", and most commonly spoken of in the context of a war, the ammunition usually being bullets, grenades, rockets and other modern projectiles.