M500 Shotgun Flashcards
Learn parts of shotgun
What is the most prevalent factor in accidents involving firearms?
Assuming weapon is not loaded.
What is the first thing that should be initiated upon receipt of a weapon?
Checked to ensure weapon is safe and clear
Universal Weapon Safety Rule #1
Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.
Universal Weapon Safety Rule #2
Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot.
Universal Weapon Safety Rule #3
Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until ready to fire.
Universal Weapon Safety Rule #4
Keep the weapon on safe until you intend to fire.
M500 Service Shotgun
Basic shotgun for U.S. Navy - 12 gauge, manually-operated, pump-action, repeating, tubular magazine-fed, shoulder-fired weapon.
M500 Shotgun Caliber
12 gauge
M500 Shotgun Mechanism Type
Pump slide action.
M500 Shotgun Magazine Type
Tube
M500 Shotgun Ammo Capacity
5 + 1 round
M500 Shotgun Ammunition
(1) 2-3/4” “00” Buck - 9 pellets per round, .33 cal each
(2) 2-3/4” 1 oz. Slug
M500 Shotgun Overall Length
40.5” with 20 inch barrel; 37.5” with 17 inch barrel.
M500 Muzzle Velocity
“00” Buck - 1,375 fps; Slug - 1,590 fps
M500 Shotgun Max. Effective Range
50 yards with buckshot; 100 yards with slug.
M500 Shotgun Max. Range
660 yards with buckshot; 1,180 yards with slug.
Receiver Assembly
Houses the cartridge ejector and serves as a support for all major groups and assemblies of the weapon.
Receiver assembly part that is located on top rear of the receiver. Forward = Fire; Rear = Safe.
Safety
Receiver assembly part that initiates firing sequence.
Trigger
Receiver assembly part that contains firing pin and extractor.
Bolt
Receiver assembly part that when the bolt is moved forward, the top front end of the bolt lock is cammed up, locking into the barrel extension
Bolt Lock
Receiver assembly part that is the area in which shells are inserted.
Loading Port
Receiver assembly part that is the area from which spent cartridges are ejected; can also be used to conduct Condition 1 load directly into chamber.
Ejection Port
Receiver assembly part that is on top rear of receiver, used in conjunction with front sight bead when aiming.
Alignment Grooves
Receiver assembly part that is used to open and close bolt assembly, permitting loading and firing of weapon and ejection of spent cartridge
Fore End
Receiver assembly part that is located below the barrel and holds 5 cartridges.
Magazine Tube
The delivery system for projectiles and houses cartridges for firing?
Barrel Assembly
Barrel Assembly Parts
Front sight, barrel, muzzle, and magazine cap.
Smooth bore, available in 17 or 20 inch lengths
Barrel
Houses components required to fire the shotgun
Trigger Assembly
When depressed, it unlocks the action and allows it to be moved to the rear.
Action Lock Lever
Disengages sear from hammer
Disconnector
Releases the hammer
Sear
Rotates and strikes the firing pin.
Hammer
An extension of the receiver assembly; provides support to shoulder fire the weapon
Stock assembly
What is a key element in firing stance and position for the shotgun?
LEAN INTO IT
Goal is to maintain a fully loaded and ready weapon.
Tactical Reload
