Action (Firearm)
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Stock
The part of a firearm that rests against the shooter’s shoulder, consisting of the buttstock and ...
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Headspace
The gap between the cartridge base and the firearm’s breech face; improper headspace can cause ma...
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Barrel
The metal tube through which a projectile travels when a firearm is fired; length and rifling aff...
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Pistol Grip
The handle on a rifle or shotgun where the trigger hand wraps around; enhances control and comfort.
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Semi-Automatic
A firearm action where each trigger pull fires a single shot and automatically chambers the next ...
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Pump-Action
A firearm action (commonly in shotguns) where the forend is manually cycled to eject a spent shel...
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Forend
The forward part of a firearm’s stock under the barrel, gripped by the non-trigger hand for suppo...
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Hinged Floorplate
A feature on some bolt-action rifles where the magazine floorplate swings open for quick unloadin...
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Firearm Safety Rules
The core guidelines: treat every gun as loaded, muzzle in safe direction, finger off trigger unti...
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