Firearms by type
= Firearms by type
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Firearms can be categorized into several types based on their design, function, and usage. Here are the primary categories of firearms: 1. **Handguns**: - **Revolvers**: Firearms that use a rotating cylinder to hold and fire cartridges. - **Semi-Automatic Pistols**: Firearms that use the energy from firing a round to cycle the action and load the next round automatically.