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Created with Fabric.js 1.4.5 FIREARM BASICS "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed." CLIPS VS. MAGAZINES A magazine is a spring-loaded container for cartridges that may be part of a firearm’s mechanism or detachable. Common forms of integral magazines include tubular, rotary or box. RATE OF FIRE SINGLE SHOT SEMI-AUTOMATIC A type of rifle that fires continuously as long as the trigger is held down. These firearms also use the recoil power to eject spent cartridge shells, chamber a new round & fire another round. A type of rifle that fires a single bullet on each trigger pull. The firearm uses the recoil of the shot to eject the spent cartridge shell, chamber a new round & ready itself to fire another round. A type of rifle that has no magazine and contains a maximum of one round. Once that cartridge is fired, you have to remove the spent cartridge shell, replace it with a new one & close the action to fire the gun again. AUTOMATIC * Selective fire weapons are capable of firing in either mode. * * Selective fire weapons are capable of firing in either mode. * A clip is a device used to store ammunition or assist in the proper feeding of ammunition into the magazine. Clips are usually U-channel or strip shaped. AMMUNITION CREATED BY REFERENCES Jacob Tuminski For Randy Gonzales English 365: Professional WritingUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette http://www.nssf.org/safety/basics/ http://www.americanfirearms.org/what-is-a-firearm/ "Constitution of the United States of America” Amendment II, 17 Sep. 1787. Print. The basic components of ammunition are the case, primer, powder, and projectile(s). Shot-shells have an additional component called a wad that prevents gas from escaping through the shot. The basic components of ammunition are the case, primer, powder, and projectile(s). Shells have an additional component called a wad that prevents gas from escaping through the shot. TYPES OF FIREARMS HANDGUN RIFLE SHOTGUN ASSAULT RIFLE A shotgun is designed to be fired from the shoulder, with a smooth barrel that fires a number of small spherical pellets called shot or a single projectile called a slug. A rifle is fired from the shoulder, with a long spirally grooved barrelintended to make a bullet spin and thereby have greater accuracy over a long distance. A selective fire rifle that uses a cartridge with more power than a pistol but less than a standard rifle, as well as a detachable magazine. Assault rifles are currently the standard service rifles in most modern armies. A handgun is a small firearm designed to be held in either one or both hands. The foremost handgun categories are pistols and revolvers. FIREARM SAFETY 1. Always Keep The Muzzle Pointed In A Safe Direction.2. Firearms Should Be Unloaded When Not Actually In Use.3. Don't Rely On Your Gun's "Safety".4. Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Beyond It.5. Use Correct Ammunition.6. If Your Gun Fails To Fire When The Trigger Is Pulled, Handle With Care!7. Always Wear Eye And Ear Protection When Shooting.8. Be Sure The Barrel Is Clear Of Obstructions Before Shooting.9. Don't Alter Or Modify Your Gun, And Have Guns Serviced Regularly.10. Learn The Mechanical And Handling Characteristics Of The Firearm. REFERENCES CREATED BY http://www.nssf.org/safety/basics/ "Constitution of the United States of America” Amendment II, 17 Sep. 1787. Print. http://www.americanfirearms.org/what-is-a-firearm/ Jacob Tuminski For Randy Gonzales English 365: Professional WritingUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette
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