Actions & Handguns

Question 1

Define semiautomatic.

Answer 1

Firearm requiring one trigger pull per shot

Question 2

Why are semiautomatic handguns so popular?

Answer 2

They are rather easy to handle and fast to reload

Question 3

Define automatic.

Answer 3

Firearms that feed cartridges, fire, extract, and eject cases continuously for as long as the trigger is pressed and cartridges are available

Question 4

Define revolver.

Answer 4

Firearm with a number of chambers in a rotating cylinder

Question 5

What are the two types of long guns?

Answer 5

Shotguns and rifles

Question 6

What are two key characteristics of a shotgun?

Answer 6

1) Smooth bore
2) Can fire multiple projectiles

Question 7

What are two key characteristics of a rifle?

Answer 7

1) Rifled bore
2) Fires single projectile

Question 8

Define action.

Answer 8

Mechanism by which a firearm is loaded, fired, and unloaded

Question 9

Generally explain single action.

Answer 9

Releases hammer

Question 10

Generally explain double action.

Answer 10

Cocks and releases hammer

Question 11

What are 3 key details about break action.

Answer 11

1) Must be opened
2) Cases must be manually removed
3) Must be reloaded between rounds

Question 12

What is the key characteristic of a pump action shotgun?

Answer 12

Movable forearm