Lock and Load (fwd)

17 Dec 2003

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Date: Mon, 22 Dec 1997 12:41:31 -0800 (PST)
From: Mix 
Subject: Lock and Load
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Not being a native English speaker, I do not understand the
meaning and origin of the phrase "LOck and Load".
It means to lock the rifles safety and load it's chamber in preperation for
firing at an enemy. It is usualy used in a military context but head-bangers
and such use it when talking about loading their bongs and I am shure other
groups use it as well in various contexts.

In short it means "get ready for action".

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