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General Slang
bang switch
BANG SWICH · noun · slang
A firearm's trigger.
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Jocular slang for the trigger of a weapon — the switch that makes it go bang.
“Keep your finger off the bang switch on the range.”
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bang switch In A Sentence
Keep your finger off the bang switch on the range.
Origin & Usage
US military firearms slang.
Variants
bang-switch
People Also Ask
What is a 'bang switch'?
It's jocular slang for the trigger of a firearm — literally the switch that makes the weapon go bang.
How is 'bang switch' used?
It shows up in firearms-safety talk, as in 'keep your booger hook off the bang switch,' the informal reminder to stay off the trigger until ready to fire.
Where does 'bang switch' come from?
It's US military firearms slang, part of the humorous shorthand troops use for weapon parts and handling.
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