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Firearms Flashcards

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Armorer

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A person responsible for overseeing firearms on set, ensuring safety and proper handling.

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Blank Ammunition

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Ammunition that contains gunpowder but no projectile, used to simulate gunfire.

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Cold Gun

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A firearm that is not loaded with live or blank ammunition and is safe for handling.

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Hot Gun

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A firearm that is loaded with blank or live ammunition and should be handled with extreme caution.

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Property Master

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The person in charge of all props, including firearms, on a film set.

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Trigger Discipline

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The practice of keeping one’s finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.

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Muzzle Discipline

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The practice of controlling where the firearm’s muzzle is pointing, ensuring it is not aimed at people.

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Live Ammunition

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Ammunition containing a projectile, not permitted on most film sets except under strict conditions.

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Firearm Inspection

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A thorough examination of a firearm before and after each use, ensuring it is in proper working order.

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Squib

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A small explosive device used to simulate bullet impacts.

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Flintlock

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A type of firearm that uses flint to ignite gunpowder.

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Misfire

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A failure of a firearm to discharge when the trigger is pulled.

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Dummy Round

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A non-functional replica of a live round used for training or film props.

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Safety Zone

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The area designated as safe for personnel when firearms are discharged.

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Lock Box

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A secure container used to store firearms or ammunition when not in use.

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Weapons Handler

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A person specifically responsible for handling and maintaining weapons on set in the absence of the Property Master.

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Jamming

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When a firearm malfunctions and fails to cycle properly, often caused by debris or improper loading.

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Ricochet Hazard

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The risk of a projectile or fragment bouncing off a surface and causing unintended damage or injury.

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Dry-Run

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A rehearsal without live firing, used to familiarize actors and crew with the action involving firearms.

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Load-Out

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The process of loading firearms with blank ammunition just before use in a scene.

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Firing Sequence

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The planned actions and timing of discharging firearms during a scene.

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Ejection Port

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The opening on a firearm where spent casings are expelled after firing.

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Brass Casings

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The metal casing that holds the gunpowder and primer in a cartridge, expelled after firing.

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Muzzle Flash

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The visible flame that comes out of the barrel when a firearm is discharged.

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Replica Gun

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A non-functioning firearm, often made of rubber or plastic, used in scenes where firing is not required.

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Chain of Custody

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The process of tracking who has control of the firearm at all times, from storage to on-set use, ensuring accountability and proper handling.

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Blank

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A type of ammunition that contains gunpowder but no projectile, used to simulate gunfire with sound and flash.

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Primer

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The component of a blank that ignites the gunpowder, causing the discharge of gases.

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Flashback

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The visual effect of the muzzle flash produced by a blank when fired.

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Barrel Obstruction

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Any foreign object lodged in the barrel, which can cause dangerous malfunctions when firing blanks.

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Backblast

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The force and debris expelled from the rear of the firearm when a blank is fired, potentially hazardous to those nearby.

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Squib Load

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A misfire where a blank does not discharge correctly, resulting in an incomplete burn or failure of the blank to produce the desired effect.

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Live Fire Rehearsal

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A rehearsal using blanks to familiarize cast and crew with the sound, flash, and effects of blank fire.

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Cartridge

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The complete unit of a blank round, including the casing, primer, and gunpowder, but no bullet.

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Load-Out Time

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The specific time scheduled for loading blanks into firearms before a scene, ensuring safety and coordination.

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Ejected Blank Casings

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The metal shell of a blank round that is expelled from the firearm after firing, which can be hot and hazardous.

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Primer

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The component of a blank that ignites the gunpowder, causing the discharge of gases.

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Flashback

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The visual effect of the muzzle flash produced by a blank when fired.

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Barrel Obstruction

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Any foreign object lodged in the barrel, which can cause dangerous malfunctions when firing blanks.

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Backblast

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The force and debris expelled from the rear of the firearm when a blank is fired, potentially hazardous to those nearby.

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Squib Load

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A misfire, where a blank does not discharge correctly. An incomplete burn or failure of the blank to produce the desired effect.

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Live Fire Rehearsal

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A rehearsal using blanks to familiarize cast and crew with the sound, flash, and effects of blank fire.

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Cartridge

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The complete unit of a blank round, including the casing, primer, and gunpowder, but no bullet.

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Load-Out Time

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The specific time scheduled for loading blanks into firearms before a scene, ensuring safety and coordination.

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Ejected Blank Casings

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The metal shell of a blank round that is expelled from the firearm after firing, which can be hot and hazardous.

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Reduced Load

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A blank cartridge with less gunpowder (1/4 or 1/2 load) to reduce the noise, recoil, and muzzle flash, minimizing risk during filming.

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Minimum Safe Distance

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The required distance between the firearm and any cast or crew when using reduced loads to ensure safety from debris and pressure.

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Barrel Check

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Inspection of the firearm’s barrel before and after firing reduced loads to ensure no obstructions or residue buildup that could cause malfunction.

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Actor Safety Briefing

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A meeting where actors are informed of the reduced loads being used, their effects, and the specific safety measures in place to protect them.

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Full Load Blank

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A blank cartridge with a full amount of gunpowder; for maximum noise, flash, and recoil

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Half Load Blank

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A blank cartridge with approximately half the usual gunpowder; for reduced intensity of noise, recoil, and muzzle flash.

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Quarter Load Blank

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A blank with only a quarter of the standard gunpowder; for minimal noise and flash.

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Plugged Barrel

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A barrel that has been partially or fully obstructed (plugged) to prevent the discharge of any material, used when a blank is fired close to an actor.

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Vented Barrel

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A firearm barrel that has been modified to direct gases and flash away from the muzzle, increasing safety when firing blanks at close range.

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Barrel Restrictor

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A device inserted into the barrel to reduce the force of gas expulsion and ensure safety when using blanks, especially with reduced loads.

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Blank Firing Adapter (BFA)

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A special attachment fitted to the muzzle to regulate gas pressure and ensure the proper cycling of a firearm when using blanks.

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Flash Suppression

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Techniques or devices, such as barrel plugging or reduced loads, used to minimize the visible flash produced by firing blanks.

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Failure to Extract

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When a casing gets stuck in the chamber.

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Barrel

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The long tube through which the bullet or gas from a blank exits; critical for accuracy and directing the muzzle flash.

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Chamber

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The part of the firearm where a round (live or blank) is loaded and ready to be fired.

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Firing Pin

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A small rod or hammer-like component that strikes the primer of a round, igniting the gunpowder and firing the blank or live round.

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Trigger

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The lever that is pulled to release the firing pin or hammer, discharging the round or blank.

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Muzzle

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The open end of the barrel where the projectile or gases exit when the firearm is discharged.

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Ejection Port

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The opening through which spent casings are expelled after firing, critical for the proper cycling of the firearm.

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Slide

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The top part of semi-automatic pistols that moves backward after firing to eject the spent casing and chamber the next round.

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Safety Selector

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“The safety.” A switch or lever that prevents the firearm from being fired when engaged, ensuring safer handling on set.

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Welded Plug

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A permanent metal plug fully seals the barrel. It is the safest option because nothing can escape the muzzle, preventing accidental discharge.

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Threaded Plug

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A removable plug inserted into the barrel using threads. Offers flexibility but is less secure due to the possibility of loosening or improper installation.

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Barrel Restrictor Device (BFD)

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A device used to restrict gases and cycle blank rounds. It allows some gas and debris to escape, making it the least safe option in close proximity to people.

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Firearm Storage Protocol

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Firearms must be securely stored in a locked container when not in use, preventing unauthorized access.

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