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  1. 16-12-2014, 07:50 PM #1
    Tahr
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    Quote Originally Posted by JRW87 View Post
    The expression actually comes from the days of flintlock firearms, going off at halfcock meant that the flint wouldnt hit the frizzen with enough force to ignite the powder in the pan. Hence the term going off half cocked - not being fully prepared.
    Ok. You outed me. I made that up.
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