Moreover, as long as the weapon was carried openly, the sheriff's office had made no previous issue of it.

The RAF was Britain's weapon of attrition, and flying a fighter plane was the way her sons could serve her best at this point in the war.

His gun was half drawn when he asked the question, but the weapon never left its holster.

One effect of the spirited give-and-take of these discussions was to focus attention on practical applications and the necessity of being armed with the facts: knowledge of the destructive force of even the tiniest `` tactical '' atomic weapon would have a bearing on judgments as to the advisability of its use -- to defend Berlin, for example ; ;

Certain this menace was only imaginary, he yet stared in fascinated horror, his hand sticky against the stock of his weapon.

The truth is, however, that when Mel Chandler first reported to the regiment the only steed he had ever ridden was a swivel chair and the only weapon he had ever wielded was a pencil.

There was no weapon Early could not take apart and reassemble blind-folded.

One of his innovations was to see to it that every man -- cook and clerk as well as rifleman -- qualified with every weapon in the troop.

This was because a shot that started at knee level would reveal the weapon of a cowboy, usually holstered at his waist.

The ability to modify the hardness of steel by heat treatment had been known since 1100 BC, and the rare material was valued for use in tool and weapon making.

No blood was shed this time ; Alaric relied on hunger as his most powerful weapon.

It was of similar size, was carried on poles by priests, was not allowed to touch the ground, was revered as a voice of their God, and was used as a weapon of great power, sweeping enemies aside.

The Sheridan's gun was a low-velocity weapon suitable in the assault role, but with the addition of the Shillelagh missile could double in the anti-tank role as well.

The 90 / 53 was a feared weapon, notably in the anti-tank role, but only a few hundred had been produced by the time of the armistice in 1943.

This was to prevent the weapon from being damaged by long-distance towing across rough, stony deserts, and it was intended only to be a carrying method, with the gun unloaded for firing.

It was perceived as requiring two enemies to agree not to deploy a potentially useful weapon, deliberately to maintain the balance of power and as such, was also taken as confirmation of the Soviet adherence to the MAD doctrine.

The compound harpoon was the most prevalent weapon of the Aleut people.

When we see the steady and methodical inculcation into humanity of the idea of man's worthlessness -- until redeemed -- the necessity of the Devil may become evident as a weapon, a weapon designed and used time and time again in every age to whip men into a surrender to a particular church or church-state ''.

Hijackers also have used aircraft as a weapon to target particular locations ( notably during the September 11, 2001 attacks ).

Specific weapon systems used include machine guns, autocannons, larger guns, or missiles, and some mount both guns and longer-ranged missiles.

Specific weapon systems used include machine guns, autocannons, larger guns, or missiles, and some mount both guns and longer-ranged missiles.

Also known as the toggle-head spear, it was about the same size as the simple harpoon and used to hunt the same animals, however, this harpoon provided a more efficient and lethal weapon.

A lance is formerly a weapon of war and it was also used to kill large marine animals after it has already been harpooned.

RAT-C was a program to develop a stand-off ASW weapon that used a nuclear depth charge.

The nuclear weapon was never used in combat.

In a typical case of running amok, a male who has shown no previous sign of anger or any inclination to violence will acquire a weapon, traditionally a sword or dagger, but presently a variety of weapons are used, and in a sudden frenzy, will attempt to kill or seriously injure anyone he encounters.

" Running amok " is used to refer to the behavior of someone who, in the grip of strong emotion, obtains a weapon and begins attacking people indiscriminately, often with multiple fatalities.

Archimedes, the renowned mathematician, was said to have used a burning glass ( or more likely a large number of angled hexagonal mirrors ) as a weapon in 212 BC, when Syracuse was besieged by Marcus Claudius Marcellus.

A baldric ( also baldrick, bawdrick, bauldrick as well as some other, mostly rare or obsolete, variations ) is a belt worn over one shoulder that is typically used to carry a weapon ( usually a sword ) or other implement such as a bugle or drum.

The weapon may be further used to bog down an advancing army making them more vulnerable to counter attack by the defending force.

Ideal characteristics of a biological agent to be used as a weapon against humans are high infectivity, high virulence, non-availability of vaccines, and availability of an effective and efficient delivery system.

If F. tularensis were used as a weapon, the bacteria would likely be made airborne for exposure by inhalation.

The phalanx formation was still vulnerable to cavalry ( the cause of much caution by the Greek forces at the Battle of Plataea ), but used in the right circumstances, it was now shown to be a potentially devastating weapon.

It is not a sparring weapon, but is intended to be used in kata and to acclimate the student to the feel of a real sword.

Attlee opposed the 1926 General Strike, believing that strike action should not be used as a political weapon.

52 rifle is used as ceremonial weapon by Prague Castle Guard.

In the story, a machine is designed, the sole purpose of which is to find metal to produce copies of itself, intended to be used as a weapon against an enemy's war machines.

Eventually, the use of horse-mounted cavalry would decline, but carbines continued to be issued and used by many who preferred a lighter, more compact weapon even at the cost of reduced long-range accuracy and power.

In U. S. service, the M16 assault rifle replaced the M14 as the standard infantry weapon, although the M14 continued to be used by designated marksmen.

Mail armour provided an effective defence against slashing blows by an edged weapon and penetration by thrusting and piercing weapons ; in fact a study conducted at the Royal Armouries at Leeds concluded that " it is almost impossible to penetrate using any conventional medieval weapon " Generally speaking, mail's resistance to weapons is determined by four factors: linkage type ( riveted, butted, or welded ), material used ( iron versus bronze or steel ), weave density ( a tighter weave needs a thinner weapon to surpass ), and ring thickness ( generally ranging from 18 to 14 gauge in most examples ).

With his friends jostling and pushing on both sides and behind, and his enemies forming a solid wall in front of him, the hoplite had little opportunity for feats of technique and weapon skill, but great need for commitment and mental toughness.

Opposition to the use of violence has not prohibited anarcho-pacifists from accepting the principle of resistance or even revolutionary action ( see: non-violent revolution ) provided it does not result in violence ; it was in fact their approval of such forms of opposition to power that lead many anarcho-pacifists to endorse the anarcho-syndicalist concept of the general strike as the great revolutionary weapon.

In addition to the large difference in the energy density of the initial energy source, the electromagnetic pulse from NNEMP weapons must come from within the weapon itself, while nuclear weapons generate EMP as a secondary effect, often at great distances from the detonation.

Indeed, the correlation of forces and means between the two suggests the possibility of a potential reciprocal nuclear weapon drawdown to low levels consistent with minimum credible deterrence – and, beyond that – to ultimate levels comparable with the nuclear force levels of the other great powers – achievable within the next decade.

A weapon of mass destruction ( WMD ) is a weapon that can kill and bring significant harm to a large number of humans ( and other life forms ) and / or cause great damage to man-made structures ( e. g. buildings ), natural structures ( e. g. mountains ), or the biosphere in general.

Fans of the system maintain that this adds a great deal of realism not present in many other fantasy games, and reflects the true deadliness of a well-placed strike from a weapon, even a small one such as a dagger.

The flamethrower is a potent weapon with great psychological impact upon unprepared soldiers, inflicting a particularly horrific death.

A similar weapon, the sarissa, was also used by Alexander the Great's Macedonian phalanx infantry to great effect.

Dying, he tells Hjördís that she is pregnant and that her son will one day make a great weapon out of the fragments of his sword.

thumb Also, a braid / weave encompasses the top portion of the walking stick to ensure a good grip. While partially unsheathed, we see the two blades hidden inside. Very rare from late 19th to early 20th century, beautiful weapon and great example of ingenuity and master craftsmanship of the people.

Pure fission or fusion-boosted fission weapons can be made to yield hundreds of kilotons, at great expense in fissile material and tritium, but by far the most efficient way to increase nuclear weapon yield beyond ten or so kilotons is to tack on a second independent stage, called a secondary.

The ease of use and great adaptability of the weapon led to it being used by Malcolm X and Patty Hearst.

Leo Tolstoy was influenced by it and he saw that a " great weapon for undermining ( rather than overthrowing ) the state was the refusal by individuals to cooperate with it and obey its immoral demands ".

This change in attitude has led the pacifist anarchists to veer toward the anarchosyndicalists, since the latter's concept of the general strike as the great revolutionary weapon made an appeal to those pacifists who accepted the need for fundamental social change but did not wish to compromise their

Opposition to the use of violence has not prohibited anarcho-pacifists from accepting the principle of resistance or even revolutionary action provided it does not result in violence ; in fact it was their approval of such forms of opposition to power that lead anarcho-pacifists to endorse the anarcho-syndicalist concept of the general strike as the great revolutionary weapon.

The performance gap between this weapon and jet fighters of the post-war era was so great that such designs would not be effective.

The large soft projectile could inflict a great deal of damage when it hit and the great length of the weapon allowed longer reach in bayonet engagements.

His serve, while accurate and capable, was never a great weapon for him as it did not reach the velocity and power of his opponents.

The Indian longbow was reputedly a powerful weapon capable of great range and penetration and provided an effective counter to invading horse archers.

While he is generally considered to be rather short-tempered when compared to Rama, Lakshmana is also considered an important element of Mariyada Purushottama, displaying great courage and presence of mind when Rama becomes distraught, angry and desperate over the loss of Sita — in an uncharacteristic display of desperation, a furious and almost hopeless Rama, not knowing of Sita's fate or whereabouts, is suddenly about to fire a weapon capable of bringing vast devastation of life ; Lakshmana stops Rama, calms him down, explains to him that the world is not responsible for their separation from Sita, and consoles and encourages his righteous brother, while giving him support and strength to keep looking for her.

If such plutonium were used in a " gun assembly ," the chain reaction would start in the split seconds before the critical mass was assembled, blowing the weapon apart before it would have any great effect ( this is known as a fizzle ).

The Breen used this weapon to great effect, completely immobilising the USS Defiant, and a fleet of alliance ships, allowing the Breen to destroy them at their leisure.