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Letter "L"

Laser -- As used around firearms, a laser is an alternative sighting device similar to a laser pointer, which enables the shooter to quickly and accurately see where the firearm is aimed even when lighting or other conditions preclude being able to use the gun's normal sights. Lasers may be located within the grips (solely manufactured by the Crimson Trace Corporation), or hung from accessory rails at the front end of the gun (multiple manufacturers), or even placed within the firearm itself as part of the guide rod (solely manufactured by LaserMax).

Laser Grip -- A type of aftermarket firearms grip which contains a pressure-activated laser pointer which enables the shooter to quickly and accurately see where the firearm is aimed even when lighting or other conditions preclude being able to see the sights. Laser grips are manufactured solely by the Crimson Trace Corporation.

Lead -- The metal from which bullets are traditionally made. They may also be made of steel, copper, or other materials.

Lead -- To aim at a spot just in front of a moving target, so that the target moves into the line of fire at the moment the trigger is pulled.

Lead Fouling -- Fouling is the icky stuff that collects in firearm barrels and other parts of the gun, and needs to be swabbed or scrubbed out when cleaning the gun. Lead fouling is fouling that is composed primarily or entirely of lead, and which requires strong solvents to remove. Its presence can be very dangerous because it can narrow the diameter of the barrel, causing an increase in ammunition pressure to extreme levels which the firearm is not designed to contain.

Length of Pull -- The distance between the face of the trigger and the rearmost surface of the gun. On handguns this length is measured from trigger face to backstrap, while on long guns it is measured from trigger face to the butt of the gun. A firearm with a shorter length of pull is generally more apt to fit a small-statured shooter, or one who has small hands.

Length of Pull -- The distance the trigger must travel before it fires the gun.

Less-Lethal Ammunition -- Ammunition which, by its design, is less likely to kill someone than traditional ammunition.

Lever Action -- A rifle term. Remember your brother's BB gun? Chances are it was lever action. Lever-action guns have an oversized lever around the area of the trigger guard (often including the trigger guard itself). The user manually brings this lever down and back up again to eject the spent case and bring a new round into the chamber ready to be fired. This motion also typically cocks the hammer of the rifle.

Light Double Action (LDA) -- A double-action semi-automatic firearm which is designed to have a much lighter pull than is usual for a double action.

Limp Wristing -- Because they function on spring tension, semi-automatic pistols usually require a solid grip in order for the action to work correctly. Failing to provide this solid grip can result in misfeeds or other malfunctions. This problem is called limp-wristing because a floppy, limp wrist is the most common culprit when shooter error is responsible for such failures. However, limp-wristing is a source of controversy in the shooting community, and some shooters claim that any gun which malfunctions when held loosely is a gun which needs mechanical adjustment.

Loaded Chamber Indicator -- A mechanical device which protrudes from the gun when a round is in position ready to be fired, giving a visual indication of whether the gun is loaded or not. Loaded chamber indicators are required by law in some states. They are a source of some controversy in the shooting community because many shooters believe their presence encourages the ignorant to violate the first, and most important, of the Four Rules.

Loading Gate -- Long Guns -- Pump and semi-automatic shotguns, and lever-action rifles, often have a spring-loaded cover over the entry to an internal magazine. This cover is called the loading gate. The loading gate moves out of the way when a cartridge is pressed against it, allowing the magazine to be loaded.

Loading Gate -- Revolvers -- Antique, single-action revolvers are loaded by flipping open a tiny little door which allows the user to load or unload one chamber at a time. This tiny little door is called a loading gate.

Long gun -- A firearm with an extended barrel, usually designed to be fired while braced against the shoulder. The most common types of long guns are rifles and shotguns.

Long Trigger -- A long trigger is one with an exceptional length of pull. Like 'heavy' and 'light,' long is a subjective term which very much depends upon the type of gun being discussed.

Low Kneeling -- A shooting position in which one or both knees are touching the ground, and at least one femur is parallel to the ground (or as close to parallel as non-flexible knees will allow).