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minus-squareotp@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up10·9 months agoAccording 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”.
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”.