Firearm terminology
= Firearm terminology
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Firearm terminology encompasses the specific language and terms used to describe various aspects of firearms, ammunition, and shooting. Understanding this terminology is important for anyone involved in shooting sports, hunting, law enforcement, or firearms safety. Here's a list of common terms associated with firearms: \#\#\# General Terms - **Firearm**: Any weapon that expels a projectile through a barrel by the action of an explosive. - **Action**: The mechanism that loads, fires, and ejects cartridges in a firearm.