The term 'PREPARED TO FIRE' is a phrase that describes the readiness of a person or weapon to fire. The crossword solutions for this term are COCKED (6 letters), DREW (4 letters), AIMED (5 letters), and TOOKAIM (7 letters). Cocking a weapon means to pull back the hammer or slide of a gun, making it ready to fire. Drawing a weapon means to take it out of its holster or scabbard. Aiming a weapon means to point it in the direction of the target. Taking aim means to adjust the position of the weapon to ensure accuracy. All of these actions together indicate that the person or weapon is prepared to fire.