SHOT GUN PUMP & SEMI Flashcards
Mechanism that is usually located near the trigger guard that acts as an unlocking mechanism allowing for the action bar and bolt to slide back and eject an undischarged chambered shotshell
Action Release
Mechanism that is toggled to provide an extra safety measure; it locks the trigger, hammer and bolt from initiating the firing of the shotgun, and helps ensure prevention of a negligent discharge.
Safety
A mounted sight on a shotgun nearest the muzzle; is used in taking aim and target acquisition while sequencing the firing of a shotgun.
Sight
A part of a pump action pistol grip shotgun connected to the rear of the receiver that is gripped by the hand, usually textured to provide additional traction for a firm hold of the shotgun.
Pistol Grip
The portion of a firearms frame (receiver) that wraps around the trigger, providing for additional protection and safety.
Trigger Guard
A lever that is “pulled” or squeezed to initiate the firing sequence (discharge a cartridge).
Trigger
A port to manually load shotshells into the tubular magazine.
Loading Port
Frequently referred to as a “Forestock”, this is the forward grip of a shotgun. On pump-actionshotguns, the fore-end slides back and forth to load and unload (eject) shells to and from the shotguns chamber.
Sliding Fore-end
The discharging end of a shotgun (end-point of a barrel) where the shotshell exits the gauge.
Muzzle
Simply, the discharging tube of a gun. The tubes are meticulously engineered and bored out to provide an exit path for the discharging shotshells. Once the projectile is fired, it’s guided through the barrel bursting out the muzzle by expanding gas forces.
Barrel
commonly found on pump-action shotguns, stores cartridges end-to-end inside of a spring-loaded tube running parallel to the barrel, or in the buttstock.
Tubular Magazine
is responsible for holding all the mechanical parts together. These parts traditionally include the trigger housing, any mechanical safety(s) and the bolt or bolt carrier group. Unlike some rifles, shotguns tend to only have a single receiver.
Receiver
An outlet in the receiver of a shotgun through which the spent shells are ejected from the chamber following a normal firing sequence.
Ejection Port
Is a mechanical lever on a semi-automatic shotgun which, when manipulated, results in the hammer beingcocked or locked in the firing position and ready to initiate the sequence of fire. The charging handle has a number of necessary functions; it facilitates the ejection of a spent or unfired shotshell from the chamber, it can load a shotshell from the tubular magazine, or drum, or by hand into the chamber, it clears a stoppage such as a jam, double feed, stovepipe or misfire; it verifies that the shotguns chamber is clear of any shotshells or other obstructions, it moves the bolt in to battery, acting as a forward assist; it releases a bolt locked to the rear, such as would be the case after firing the last shotshell of the shotgun equipped with a last-shotshell-hold-open feature.
Operating Handle (Charging Handle)
The business end of a shotgun (front end of the barrel) where the shotshell exits.
Muzzle.
Refers to a mechanism traditionally located on the receiver on a semi/full automatic shotgun, used to release the bolt and or bolt carrier, allowing the weapon to be readied for firing.
Bolt Release
A mounted sight on a shotgun nearest the muzzle (front end); the sight is used in taking aim and target acquisition while firing the shotgun.
Front Sight
The mechanical operation of a semi-automatic shotgun, uses the force generated by the last shot to automatically eject the empty shell and chamber the next shotshell after each trigger pull.
The Action
Attaches to the “Butt” of the shotgun; is the rear most end that is pressed directly against the operator’s shoulder and helps mitigate excessive recoil when the weapon is discharged.
Recoil Pad
Also referred to as a shoulder stock, buttstock, or a butt. The rearmost part of a shotgun, traditionally attached to the receiver or chassis, and held against one’s shoulder when firing the shotgun. The stock enables the shooter to firmly support the device and comfortably aim. The stock also helps manage the recoil between the receiver and operator’s body.
Stock
The area of a shotguns stock held by the operator’s rear most hand.
Grip
A mechanism that is toggled to provide an extra safety measure; usually locks the trigger, hammer and bolt from commencing with the firing sequence of the shotgun, and ensuring prevention of a negligent discharge.
Safety
A mounted sight on a shotgun nearest to the stock (back end); the sight is used in taking aim and target acquisition as well as assisting the operator in identifying the front-sight while sequencing the firing of a gauge.
Rear Sight
THREE MAIN PARTS OF SHOTGUN
BARREL ASSEMBLY, MAGAZINE ASSEMBLY, STOCK GROUP
