And do you also remember when that collective vibe seemed to vanish all at once?
As the Bard might say,Tacticalis too often a term full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
Dictionary definitions are of little use in allowing us to understand it better.
The word tactical is frequently used in the firearms community. But what does it actually mean? Can the meaning change depending on the circumstances, or is it fixed?
So, what gives?
Consider the needs of Olympians in the shooting sports, for example.
It would be plausible that a defensive firearm would need to be drawn and put into action quickly.
One way to think of tactical: anything that tips the balance of power away from criminals and toward the law abiding when they’re most in need of help.
Here, the sharp corners and requisite hammer cocking of the single-action revolver are clear detriments.
Once again, the small, notched sights of most single-action revolvers become liabilities.
It is also not unreasonable to think that one might need to reload the firearm under stress.
The Springfield Armory TRP is the company’s “Tactical Response Pistol”. It is designed to be reliable and accurate with features intended to give the good guys an advantage in a dangerous encounter.
Lets return to my TRP.
Tactical also allows for a wider context of use and user needs.
For example, my TRP has some aggressive checkering on the front strap and lot of rail real estate.
“Tactical” can be as simple as having a means of reloading an empty gun — or a term applied to a gun that is designed to be easily and quickly reloaded.
Their lives, and the lives of others, depend on everything going right in an armed confrontation.
But those featuresarethere, nevertheless, should you later find you want or need them.
I have, however, seen no small amount of videos of home invasions and carjackings.
“Tactical” can refer to a gun’s ability to provide us with any accuracy advantage that helps facilitate good hits under pressure.
Quite simply,thatstactical.
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The concept of “tactical” can be as simple as what works for each individual as part of his or her everyday carry system.
