What does AD stand for?

Accidental Discharge

This definition appears very rarely and is found in the following Acronym Finder categories:

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Samples in periodicals archive:

In order to prevent accidental discharge, the 950,000 volt cell phone stun gun has two levels of activation.

Self Defense for Her

The department's inspector general said the design increased the chance of accidental discharge when pilots inserted their guns in the holsters.

Pilot whose gun discharged on plane is rehired

Less common are spills, which are accidental discharges that may result from sewage line breaks or pump failures and may involve raw sewage, he said.

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He added: "Whilst any accidental discharge is a cause for concern, training and debriefing and a review of procedures take place to ensure such unfortunate incidents are kept to an absolute minimum.

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The report suggested that SWAT members evaded accountability, noting that of 679 use-of-force incidents since the mid-1980s, only two had been found out of policy -- and those were accidental discharges.

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US Airways spokeswoman Andrea Rader declined to comment Wednesday, but airline officials have said the accidental discharge did not endanger the 124 passengers and five crew members on Flight 1536 from Denver to Charlotte.

Gun fired as he was stowing it, pilot says

Explaining the notes, Pena said, "I'm saying accidental discharge is difficult to determine .

Spector jury hears Clarkson letters, e-mails about life struggles

The unique twist-lock actuator prevents accidental discharge, yet allows easy, one-hand operation.

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