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... all [[AK-47]]s, and [[Uzi submachine gun|Uzi]]s) and other semi-automatic firearms because they possess a minimum set of features from the following list of f ...ed [[firearm]]s that met that definition to regulation. Nineteen models of firearms were defined by name as being "assault weapons". Various semi-automatic rif

...s use [[smokeless powder]], [[cordite]], or other propellants. Most modern firearms (with the notable exception of [[smoothbore]] [[shotgun]]s) have [[rifling| ...ny regulatory agencies, such as the American [[Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives|US BATFE]], consider any firearm which dispenses more than o

In [[firearms]] terminology, an '''action''' is the system of operation used to load roun ...of locked-breech firearm action used in semi-automatic and fully-automatic firearms. As the name implies, these actions use the force of recoil to provide the

...devices generally have a sharpened point. In contrast, firing pins used in firearms usually have a small, rounded portion designed to strike the [[percussion c ...nism. Strikers are most commonly found in [[pistol]]s and [[bolt action]] firearms.<ref name=xd />

...00 flintlock muskets in service. While technologically obsolete, flintlock firearms have enjoyed a renaissance among [[black powder]] shooting enthusiasts and ...t was frequently cost-effective and more reliable to simply carry multiple single-shot weapons instead. Multi-barreled (up to eight) pistols had the barrels spre

See [[physics of firearms]] for a more detailed discussion. [[Category:Firearms]]

A '''gas check''' is a device used in some types of [[firearms]] [[ammunition]]. Gas checks are used when non-[[full metal jacket bullet|

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Grenade launchers can either come in the form of standalone weapons (either single-shot or repeating) or attachments mounted under the barrel of a [[rifle]]. Alter ...renade launcher can either come in the form of a standalone weapon (either single-shot or repeating weapons, the latter usually resembling a large revolver);

...less Steel. Aside from these finish options, the rifle is a [[Bullpup]] [[single-shot]] gun, also featuring a pistol grip and bipod. As of 2007, this gun is hig * [[List of bullpup firearms]]

...[cannon]]s) or tank guns. By military terms, [[mortar]]s and all hand-held firearms are excluded from the definition of guns. Two exceptions to this include: t [[Category:Firearms]]

...[gun grabbers|Gun controllers]] hate women. They know that [[RKBA|personal firearms]] have the reputation as "the great equalizer," enabling women to [[self de The problem with using statistics in proving how effective firearms are in women's self-defense is that those statistics don't have a face. Tho

...ountry in the world where the common citizen understands both the value of firearms and the value of the [[RKBA|right of the law abiding citizen]] to be armed. ...lture as it exists today is founded on three factors: the proliferation of firearms since the earliest days of the nation, the connection between personal owne

... to occur.]]"'''Gun-grabber'''" is a common slang term in the [[gun rights|firearms rights]] community which is used to describe (usually in a derogatory sense ...et lowering of human mortality rates, they would be lobbying for mandatory firearms ownership, safety training, and [[open carry]] laws. They aren't (see [[#P

...ngle-shot]] [[.22]] [[rifles]]) '''must''' be registered with the [[Canada Firearms Centre]]. A Canadian [[Possession and Acquisition Licence]] is required to ... a capital offense for anyone not related to military to own or distribute firearms.

...hat, due to its laws requiring universal licencing and registration of all firearms and owners, estimating [[Canadian]] [[firearm]] ownership rates would be re ...arly in rural areas, has made accurate estimation of the actual numbers of firearms and their owners in Canada a nearly insurmountable task.

...ents have, with Federal Government co-ordination, enacted more restrictive firearms legislation. ...l or floor or if it is used only for the storage of category A, B and/or C firearms, it must weigh more than 150kg.

...Selected Findings of the 1996 International Crime (Victim) Survey"] Canada Firearms Centre. Accessed: 2007-10-13. </ref> ...in the former group, there are many who believe that personal ownership of firearms is one of the best deterrents to robbery, assault, vandalism and crime in g