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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 deterrent 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. | + | <!-- NOTE to Editors: We request that you please DO NOT change or remove ANYTHING in the [[Second Amendment]]-[[Gun rights]]-related Template links preceded with "{{", such as {{Template:Firearms_topics}} or {{Template:Firearms SAMMI glossary quotation}} Also do not change the Section titles since they are used in numerous Wiki-links that refer to that section of this article. Thank you. -->'''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 deterrent 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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| + | ==Quotes== | ||
| + | * "All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better." - [[Anonymous]] | ||
| + | * '''Investing in tangibles''' is a major component of the [[fiscal conservatism]], [[conservative values]] and [[American values]] of [[preparedness|prepping]] as well as an [[inflation hedge]]. It is an investment in your [[survival]] that recognizes the [[fragile|fragility]] of our [[interconnected]] and [[network]]ed [[essay:systems of support|systems of support]]. It is referred to as [[prepping]] with the [[mnemonic]] called the 8-B's: "[[Beans]]-[[Bullet]]s-[[Bandaid]]s-[[Book]]s-[[Bullion]]-[[Battery (electrical)|Batteries]]-[[Brotherhood]]-[[Being]]" | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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* [[List of handgun ammunition]] | * [[List of handgun ammunition]] | ||
** [[List of semi-automatic pistol ammunition]] | ** [[List of semi-automatic pistol ammunition]] | ||
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* [[Table of handgun and rifle ammunition]] | * [[Table of handgun and rifle ammunition]] | ||
* [[Essay:Invest_in_tangibles#2._Defense_and_Security_.28.22Bullets.22.29|Invest in tangibles: Guns and Ammo]] - buy [[Precious metal]]s (that is [[Copper-jacketed lead]] and [[Firearms]]) | * [[Essay:Invest_in_tangibles#2._Defense_and_Security_.28.22Bullets.22.29|Invest in tangibles: Guns and Ammo]] - buy [[Precious metal]]s (that is [[Copper-jacketed lead]] and [[Firearms]]) | ||
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==Bibliography - Further Reading== | ==Bibliography - Further Reading== | ||
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[[Category : Handloading]] | [[Category : Handloading]] | ||
[[Category : Gunpowder]] | [[Category : Gunpowder]] | ||
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| + | [[Category : Pistol and Rifle Ammunition]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Rifle Ammunition]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Hunting Ammunition]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Military Ammunition]] | ||
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[[category : Firearms]] | [[category : Firearms]] | ||
[[Category : Weapons]] | [[Category : Weapons]] | ||
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[[Category : Survivalism]] | [[Category : Survivalism]] | ||
[[Category : Investments in Tangibles]] | [[Category : Investments in Tangibles]] | ||
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[[Category : Weapons]] | [[Category : Weapons]] | ||
[[Category : Home Security]] | [[Category : Home Security]] | ||
[[Category : Self-defense]] | [[Category : Self-defense]] | ||
[[Category : Military Strategies and Concepts]] | [[Category : Military Strategies and Concepts]] | ||
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Revision as of 01:14, February 21, 2015
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 deterrent 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.
Quotes
- "All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better." - Anonymous
- Investing in tangibles is a major component of the fiscal conservatism, conservative values and American values of prepping as well as an inflation hedge. It is an investment in your survival that recognizes the fragility of our interconnected and networked systems of support. It is referred to as prepping with the mnemonic called the 8-B's: "Beans-Bullets-Bandaids-Books-Bullion-Batteries-Brotherhood-Being"
See Also
- List of handgun ammunition
- List of rifle ammunition
- List of ammunition by caliber
- Table of handgun and rifle ammunition
- Invest in tangibles: Guns and Ammo - buy Precious metals (that is Copper-jacketed lead and Firearms)
Bibliography - Further Reading
- Party, Boston T., Boston's Gun Bible. Wyoming: American Redoubt Javelin Press, 2009 revision to 2002 edition. Chapter 9: Combat rifle cartridges. Chapter 21: Bolt action rifle cartridges. Chapter 25: Handguns - Handgun cartridges. Chapter 26: My Shopping List - Ammo for your rifle. Chapter 29: Reloading.
- Rawles, James Wesley, How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It - Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times', New York: Plume/Penguin Books, 2009. Released September 30, 2009, 336 pages, ISBN-10: 0452295831, ISBN-13: 978-0452295834, Audible.com Audio book, Amazon.com Paperback. Chapter 10: Home security and Self-defense. Chapter 11: Firearms for Self-sufficiency and Self-defense.
- Rawles, James Wesley, Tools for Survival: What You Need to Survive When You’re on Your Own. New York: Plume/Penguin Books, 2015. Released December 30, 2014, 368 pages, ISBN-10: 0452298121, ISBN-13: 978-0452298125, Reviews, Audible.com Audio book, Amazon.com Paperback. Chapter 11: Rifles, Shotguns, and Handguns
- Tappan, Mel, Survival Guns. Boulder, Colorado: Paladin Press, Released November 1, 2009. 480 pages. ISBN-10: 1581607199, ISBN-13: 978-1581607192. [1] Amazon.com Paperback]
External Links
- search for Ammunition on Duck Duck Go Privacy search engine
- AmmoSeek.com List of Most Popular Calibers
- GunBot.net Ammunition Search
References
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Categories:
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- Ammunition
- Ammunition Components
- Handloading
- Gunpowder
- Ballistics
- Pistol and Rifle Ammunition
- Rifle Ammunition
- Hunting Ammunition
- Military Ammunition
- Police Ammunition
- Firearms
- Weapons
- Second Amendment
- Survivalism
- Investments in Tangibles
- Home Security
- Self-defense
- Military Strategies and Concepts