Use of abbreviations

LeCalsey · July 27th, 2009, 05:27 PM

I have been here for a while but I still can't seem to figure out all the regular term abbreviations. I am a fairly perceptive individual but abbreviations can have so many meanings other than what was intended. Is there a formal list of standard abbreviated terms?

INAL: I'm not a lawyer?
IMO: In my opinion?
IMHO: In my humble opinion?

I know this might be petty and trivial for the veterans but for the newbies.....it might help clarify some issues / questions.

David in FL · July 27th, 2009, 05:31 PM

From "Forum Help & Extras"........

Defensive Carry - Acronyms

MinistrMalic · July 27th, 2009, 08:27 PM

Don't feel bad at all! Good on you for asking.

Bumper · July 27th, 2009, 09:13 PM

David linked our attempt to help new members figure some of these out. I have to admit, though, that every once in awhile throw me for a loop. I usually plug those into Google and see what it kicks out....

stormbringerr · July 27th, 2009, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeCalsey

I have been here for a while but I still can't seem to figure out all the regular term abbreviations. I am a fairly perceptive individual but abbreviations can have so many meanings other than what was intended. Is there a formal list of standard abbreviated terms?

INAL: I'm not a lawyer?
IMO: In my opinion?
IMHO: In my humble opinion?

I know this might be petty and trivial for the veterans but for the newbies.....it might help clarify some issues / questions.

ya, same here bumper

the first one im not sure,the second and third you're right.

retsupt99 · July 27th, 2009, 09:47 PM

IIRC, FWIW, and keep in mind that IANAL, but things can get confusing when discussing the best EDC for OC or CC in one's SOB holster while CCW and, of course, using JHP instead of FMJ ammo.

Stay armed...KYPD...GD&R...stay safe!

dukalmighty · July 28th, 2009, 05:15 AM

I never thought about googling it or even knew they were listed anywhere on the forum

LeCalsey · July 28th, 2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

From "Forum Help & Extras"........

Defensive Carry - Acronyms

I had no idea that was there. Excellent list BTW and FWIW I think it's a great tool but IANAL

Faitmaker · July 28th, 2009, 08:43 PM

It took me a long time to figure out what EDC was... but then I googled it :)

You guys haven't even started on the TLA's. ROTFLMAO

July 27th, 2009, 05:27 PM	#1
LeCalsey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St Augustine, Florida Posts: 686	Use of abbreviations I have been here for a while but I still can't seem to figure out all the regular term abbreviations. I am a fairly perceptive individual but abbreviations can have so many meanings other than what was intended. Is there a formal list of standard abbreviated terms? INAL: I'm not a lawyer? IMO: In my opinion? IMHO: In my humble opinion? I know this might be petty and trivial for the veterans but for the newbies.....it might help clarify some issues / questions. __________________ "I am glad you asked that question. Uh.....Aaaa....Err....uh....um.....err............ .where is my teleprompter?" Barack Hussein Obama (Teleprompter In Chief)

July 27th, 2009, 05:31 PM	#2
David in FL VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,327	From "Forum Help & Extras"........ Defensive Carry - Acronyms __________________ "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in a grey twilight that knows not victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt

July 27th, 2009, 08:27 PM	#3
MinistrMalic Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 481	Don't feel bad at all! Good on you for asking. __________________ "...whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one." (Luke 22:36) Here is my blog if you're interested :)

July 27th, 2009, 09:13 PM	#4
Bumper Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 17,335	David linked our attempt to help new members figure some of these out. I have to admit, though, that every once in awhile throw me for a loop. I usually plug those into Google and see what it kicks out.... __________________ Bumper Administrator DefensiveCarry.com Forum Coimhéad fearg fhear na foighde; Beware the anger of a patient man.

July 27th, 2009, 09:47 PM	#6
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,720	IIRC, FWIW, and keep in mind that IANAL, but things can get confusing when discussing the best EDC for OC or CC in one's SOB holster while CCW and, of course, using JHP instead of FMJ ammo. Stay armed...KYPD...GD&R...stay safe! __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

July 28th, 2009, 05:15 AM	#7
dukalmighty VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas Posts: 6,383	I never thought about googling it or even knew they were listed anywhere on the forum __________________ I like Poetry,Long Walks On The Beach,And Poking Dead Things With A Stick

July 28th, 2009, 08:43 PM	#9
Faitmaker Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 310	It took me a long time to figure out what EDC was... but then I googled it :) You guys haven't even started on the TLA's. ROTFLMAO __________________ When I leave in the morning, I take all my rights with me. - Glenn Beck NRA Life Member / CHL Holder / Threeper

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