Definition
Firing an entire magazine of ammunition in rapid succession, either in combat or as stress relief. The firearms equivalent of rage-quitting, but louder and more expensive.
Example Usage
After three weeks of patrol stress, the sergeant authorized a mag dump at the range to blow off steam.
Origin
Modern firearms terminology, emerged with widespread semi-automatic weapon use
Fun Fact
While tactically questionable in most situations, a synchronized mag dump from an entire unit creates a sound that can be heard for miles and is oddly satisfying.
Source: Firearms and range terminology
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