Firearm Components and Operation Quiz

Main housing where firing components are housed.

Stores and supplies ammunition for firing.

Removes fired casings from the chamber.

Main housing containing trigger mechanism.

Strikes primer to initiate firing sequence.

Contrary to safety principles, don't keep finger on trigger.

Requires manual operation to chamber the next round.

Space where cartridge is loaded for firing.

Prevents unintentional firing of the firearm.

Grooves inside barrel spinning the bullet.

Powers automatic cycling of the firearm.

Absorbs backward force upon firing.

Mnemonic for handling firearm safely in emergencies.

Shotguns commonly employ pump action.

Projectile design commonly used in handguns.

Mitigates recoil and controls muzzle movement.

Compact design with extended barrel.