Does this word drive anyone else up the f&#*'in wall?
Everything is apparently “tactical”. I even have a “Tactical Grilling” spatula holder, for God’s sake. (it was a gift, I swear)
(tac·ti·cal)ˈtak-ti-kəl b : adroit in planning or maneuvering to accomplish a purpose
There has to be a better word out there to describe kit. I have a problem thinking about an inanimate object as “tactical”. That’s like calling my ball-peen a “Strategic Hammer”.
Am I alone, and/or out of line with my thinking here. Gut-check me if I need it.
The word “tactical” to me is so over/mis-used that it’s become corny when I hear it.
I’ve been looking for a tactical spatula holder, how do you like yours and who sells them.
EDIT: OK I couldn’t resist a google search for tactical spatula. This is just ridiculous but gave me a good chuckle. Tactical Spatula I agree with you 100% that word is being tossed around like a turd in a monkey cage at the zoo.
I don’t mind it. I think it shows a change in our collective mindset about what firearms are truly intended for in the 2A. It is not about hunting, sports, collecting, building, etc. While those things are related (and fun), it is about self protection.
I truly hope this is not a passing fancy with the American mindset.
I think that you make an excellent point about mindset and RKBA realities.
Still, I agree with what I interpret as the OP’s point: The word “tactical” has been misused and overused. In fact, it’s been so misused that it no longer represents a mindset nor the reality of RKBA. Instead, it reflects a fashion statement.
We see this in many areas of life. One of the silliest is the low-hanging pants of the fashionable man in the ghetto. At one time, it was the sign of an ex-con bad boy, but now it’s merely a fashion statement of the wannabe bad boy. There are few things more amusing than watching one of this fashionistas run across the street while trying not to trip over his “bad boy” pants which have fallen to his knees.
Of course the website tacticalgrilling.com is spoofing the very thing you are complaining about (and making a buck on it – good for them). I would think they agree with you.
Exactly. Any time you see a mfg. or reviewer labeling a product tactical, just replace the word tactical with the word fashion. “Tactical pants” becomes “fashion pants” Tactical mag pouch" becomes “fashion mag pouch”.
There’s a brand new dance
But I don’t know it’s name
That people from bad homes
Do again and again
It’s big and it’s bland
Full tension and fear
They do it over there
But we don’t do it here
Tactical - Turn to the left
Tactical - Turn to the right
We are the goon squad
And we’re coming to town
Beep-beep - Beep-beep
Listen to me - Don’t listen to me
Talk to me - Don’t talk to me
Dance with me - Don’t dance with me
No - Beep-beep - Beep-beep
There’s a brand new talk
But it’s not very clear
That people from good homes
Are talking this year
It’s loud and it’s tasteless
I’ve not heard it before
Shout it while you’re dancing
On the other dance floor
Tactical - Turn to the left
Tactical - Turn to the right
We are the goon squad
And we’re coming to town
Beep-beep - Beep-beep
Listen to me - Don’t listen to me
Talk to me - Don’t talk to me
Dance with me - Don’t dance with me
No - Beep-beep - Beep-beep
Oop bop - do do do do do do do do
Fa fa fa fa tactical
Almost–a sledgehammer would be a “Strategic Hammer” but anything you normally work with one hand is closer to being a “Tactical” hammer…:p:p
Mrs. JV is part of GSC and she said when they were setting it up, apparently guys actually were pulling out old SAC Technical Orders and dusting them off to adapt as “new” GSC Tech Orders…:rolleyes:
