What is "Tactical?"

[Phase2]

I have no idea. Personally, I never use the term.

Ironically enough check out your screename!

This is why purple (or a smiley) adds value.

So TFT, did INGO charge you $50 extra for that name?

 

[NIFT]

How about a working definition of "tactical" (an adjective) or "tactics" (a noun.)

Here's one.
Tactics: procedures or set of maneuvers used against an enemy.

 

[cbseniour]

Painted black or camo and cost more.

 

[cbseniour]

Painted black or camo and costs more.

 

[88E30M50]

It's one of those terms that can mean exact opposite things and still be right on both counts. For some, it means a tool that values function over form but for others it's totally form over function. In the end, it is just a term to cover any number of items that are designed to give the appearance of capability in place of actual capability.

 

[jeremy]

I hate that word...

 

[NIFT]

It's one of those terms that can mean exact opposite things and still be right on both counts. For some, it means a tool that values function over form but for others it's totally form over function. In the end, it is just a term to cover any number of items that are designed to give the appearance of capability in place of actual capability.

Huh?

 

[Armed & Christian]

Tactical is $50 extra

Repped.

 

[88E30M50]

Huh?

Sorry... I simply meant that some people consider tactical modifications to be something that adds capability where as others make tactical modifications to give the appearance of capability. For instance, adding a railed hand guard to an AR might make it more useful by letting you add a light, but adding a railed hand guard to a 10/22 looks cool, but it does not make it more useful for most people.

But, the world we live in is driven by marketing and adding the word 'Tactical' to something will sell more of it. It's like the commercials that tell women that a face cream has 'rejuvenating serums'. Tactical triggers an emotion that sells.

 

[gunsrfun]

I believe this thread is now "Tactical"

 

[Tin Cup]

This is why purple (or a smiley) adds value.

So TFT, did INGO charge you $50 extra for that name?

That picture is so photoshopped. No way did they have zip ties when that gun was made.

 

[wetidlerjr]

it is what ever makes you look "tacticool".

Actually, I prefer being (at my age) "tacticool" over being "tactical" as being "tactical" might require doing something as opposed to just having the look.

 

[youngda9]

Cowboy Assault Rifle shown below.

 

[Phase2]

Cowboy Assault Rifle with tactical upgrades:

 

[hANNAbONE]

..... Tactical triggers an emotion that sells.

...I need to go out 'n buy something, something....sommmmmethiiiing - "tactical".
Yup = I see whatcha mean.

 

[actaeon277]

it is what ever makes you look "tacticool".

 

[actaeon277]

This is why purple (or a smiley) adds value.

So TFT, did INGO charge you $50 extra for that name?

Love the pic

 

[Car Ramrod]

Dodge : Ram 1500 Dodge : Ram 1500 | eBay

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[GuyRelford]

This is why purple (or a smiley) adds value.

Purple is for the unimaginative and small-minded.

To seriously address Bob's OP, I think the connotation of the word "tactical" has morphed over the years to now mean anything related to self-defense. I used the term in my company name to indicate that we're focused on firearms training related to the defense one's self, one's home and one's family - as opposed to sport shooting or hunting skills, etc.

Like any "secondary meaning" of a word, people will have different impressions and YMMV.

Guy

 

[WC Deer Hunter]

Dodge : Ram 1500 Dodge : Ram 1500 | eBay

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That is the tacticugliest truck I have ever seen.