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When there's an unexpected delay between the primer being struck and the propellant actually igniting.
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When was Hang Fire created?
Hang Fire was created in 1982-04.
What is Hanging Fire by Audre Lorde about?
hang fire1. An unexpected delay between a firearm being triggered and the bullet actually firing. (whereas a misfire is when you pull the trigger and NOTHING happens)2. A state of relaxation, and/or where nothing gets done. Taken from the Rolling Stones song "Hang Fire" and applied as an entirely new term. Basically to chill. 1. "That hang fire during shooting practice scared the crap out of me!"2. "Hey man, let's hang fire later tonight." http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hang+fire"And the great sash they wear in many a fold around their waists has two or three absurd old horse-pistols in it that are rusty from eternal disuse-- weapons that would hang fire just about long enough for you to walk out of range, and then burst and blow the Arab's head off." The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark hang fire To delay taking action. Thesaurus: delay, procrastinate, stall, stop, vacillate, wait, hang back; Antonym: press on. To cease to develop or progress. http://tedshelton.blogspot.com/2005/12/hanging-fire.htmlhttp://www.thefreedictionary.com/hang+fire
Where are they shooting Catching Fire?
hawaii
How do you open fire?
Start shooting.
Does just dance 3 help you lose weight?
Try to LOSE weight! Not loose, like elastic. You're probably not fat. LOL! Also, get the hang of "friendly" fire please? STOP shooting our people!!
Why say fire when shooting?
"Fire" is a signal or command commonly used in shooting sports or military exercises to indicate that it is time to start shooting or to emphasize the initiation of firing. It is a way to communicate a clear and immediate direction to begin shooting.
Does the teller county fire ban say no shooting?
no
What are the release dates for Trigun - 1998 Hang Fire 1-19?
Trigun - 1998 Hang Fire 1-19 was released on: USA: 5 August 1998
Is shooting a fire work chemical or physical?
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What is a hangfire on a gun?
A hang fire refers to an older gun that used a small charge to set of the main charge. The hang fire is when just the smaller charge goes off.
What does fire mean than fire?
At a guess! Fire (as asked in the rather obscure question) could be the shouted command of 'Fire' to order troops to begin shooting.
Where was Michael Jackson when his hair caught fire?
Shooting a Pepsi commercial
