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Common survival forum acronyms
New to the survival scene? Confused by some of the terms that are thrown around on certain survival forums? This list has been put together to help you out.
ABC – Airway Breathing Circulation (order of check when dealing with a first aid situation).
AK-47 – is a gas operated 7.62mm assault rifle developed in the Soviet Union by Mikhail Kalashnikov in 1947.
AMFYOYO – Adios Mother f**ker, you’re on your own.
AO = Area of Operations
AR-15 – Is the civilian version of the military M-16 and M-4 rifle.
AR-7 – .22 cal rifle that comes apart and can fit into its floatable stock.
ASAP – As Soon As Possible
BATFE – Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. A government agency known for its heavy handed abuses towards US Citizens and murdering of innocent civilians. One such murder was the wife of Randy Weaver – Vicki Weaver. Vicki was unarmed, in clear view of the BATF agents, holding her 10 month old child and was shot in the head by a BATF agent. Another example was the burning alive of innocent children at the Branch Davidian church in Waco, Texas in April of 1993. Also see JBT.
BCL – Basic Combat Load
BIB – Bug In Bag (Similar to a BOB, but is designed to get you home – like if you are traveling).
BFG – Big F@%king Gun.
BFTOG – Big Fat Tub Of Goo.
BHO – Bubba Hatin Obama.
BOB – Bug Out Bag. This is some kind of duffle or back pack equipped with emergency supplies.
BOL – Bug Out Location (A predetermined (hopefully well stocked) location that you would head to in case of an emergency).
BOV – Bug Out Vehicle (Get you to your BOL).
Bugging in – Shelter in place.
Bugging out – Another term for evacuation.
B.Y.O.B. – This term can have 2 meanings. 1 – bring your own beer. In other words, dont be a mooch. Go ahead and spend a couple of bucks on your own booze before you show up at my party. 2 – Bring your own babe. Dont be trying to score with my wife or girl friend.