Meaning Of The Word Shoulder arms

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Shoulder arms Definition

What's The Definition Of Shoulder arms?

shoulder arms in American English
to place a rifle muzzle upward on the right or left shoulder, with the buttstock in the corresponding hand
to rest a rifle against the (right or left) shoulder, supporting the butt with the hand on the same side

shoulder arms in British English
to bring the rifle vertically close to the right side with the muzzle uppermost and held at the trigger guard

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