• this_1_is_mine@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Not to be nit picky but point blank is “within lethal range”. If it can kill you it is within point blank range. You could be half a mile away and still be within point blank range.

    • otp@sh.itjust.works
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      9 months ago

      According to Oxford Dictionary (via Google), point blank means “very close”. This would be the layman’s definition.

      The official definition (per Wikipedia) is close enough to not have to compensate for the effects of gravity on the bullet when aiming.

      So no, it’s not “within lethal range”.

      • this_1_is_mine@lemmy.world
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        9 months ago

        Who’s defending what now. I just want people to use the correct wording. Stop using words you think you know. Keep it simpler. I’m so tired of reading trigger words just because they help the Luddites.

        • Maggoty@lemmy.world
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          9 months ago

          Point blank by civilian definition is barrel close enough to the skin for the flash to burn it. By military definition it’s about 25 meters. You’re the one fucking with semantics to defend war crimes.