Gun Acronyms and Abbreviations

A

• ACP: Automatic Colt Pistol
• ATF: (see BAFTE)
• ATFE: (see BAFTE)
• AUTO: Automatic

B

• BAFTE: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

C

• Cal: Caliber
• CalGuns: CalGuns Foundation
• CCL: Concealed Carry License
• CCRKBR: Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
• CCW: Concealed Carry Weapon
• CFLC: California Firearms Licensee Check System

D

• DA: double action

F

• FFL: Federal Firearms License

G

• Ga: Gauge
• GCA: Gun Control Act of 1968 (see more info)
• GST: Gun Show Trader

L

• LC: Long Colt
• LR: Long Rifle

M

• M&P: Military & Police
• Mag: Magazine
• Mag: Magnum
• mm: millimeter

N

• NRA: National Rifle Association

P

• +P: plus pressure ammunition.
• Para: Parabellum

S

• S&W: Smith & Wesson
• SA: single action
• SAF: Second Amendment Foundation
• Sig: Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft aka Sig Sauer

T

• TMJ: Total Metal Jacket