Usually means: Prepare and ready weapons immediately.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (lock and load)

▸ verb:  (US, slang) To prepare one's weapon.
▸ verb:  (US, slang) To prepare for an imminent event.

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ammo, load up, load, inlock, lock on, lock, batten down the hatches, belock, saddle up, armlock, more...



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