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|range= ...ngle Action revolver in the .44 rimfire Henry caliber in a separate number range from no. 1 to 1,863 .<ref>Cochran, Keith. ''Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia''.

|cartridge= [[.22 Long Rifle]] |range=

...h guns''' or '''trench shotguns''' issued in World War I. While limited in range, the multiple projectiles typically used in a [[shotgun shell]] provide inc ... a new type of shotgun called [[KAC Masterkey]] for their standard service rifle during Operation Gothic Serpent. According to the Army Rangers, their verdi

...s to a combination gun that has three barrels, which may be any mixture of rifle and shotgun barrels, while a '''vierling''' (from the [[German]] ''vier'' f ...hunting arms. The advantage of having a single firearm that can fire both rifle and shotgun cartridges is that a single gun can be used to hunt a very wide

...nraila.org/Issues/FactSheets/Read.aspx?ID=18 Right-to-Carry 2007] National Rifle Association of America, Institute for Legislative Action</ref> (though 9 of These "may issue" states range from "shall issue" in practice, such as Alabama, Connecticut and Iowa<ref n

|type= [[Bolt action]] [[rifle]] |range= varies by cartridge

|type= [[Single-shot]] [[rifle]] |cartridge= .22 [[.22 Short|short]], [[.22 Long|long]] & [[.22 Long Rifle|LR]]

|type= [[rifle]] |cartridge= [[.22 short]], [[.22 long|long]] & [[.22LR|long rifle]]

|caption= Rifle, Cooey Pattern, .22" |type= Training [[rifle]]

M.S. requires competitors to use single action [[revolver]]s, lever action [[rifle]]s chambered in pistol calibers, and side-by-side double barrel [[shotgun]] Mounted Shooting also includes events such as Mounted Rifle, Mounted Shotgun, Extreme Cowboy, Team, and Cart Shooting.

...19th century: single action [[revolver]]s, [[Lever-action|lever action]] [[rifle]]s chambered in pistol calibers, and side-by-side double barrel [[shotgun]] ...generally requires four guns: two period revolvers, a [[shotgun]], and a [[rifle]] chambered in a centerfire pistol caliber of the type in use prior to 1899

...holds the record for the longest confirmed [[sniper]] kill in combat, at a range of 2,475 m (2,707 yd). Established in November 2009, this exceeds the previ ...son reported it took about nine shots for him and his spotter to initially range the target successfully. Then, he reported, his first shot “on target”

...er he lent his 20-year old semi automatic [[Olympic Arms]] [[AR-15]] style rifle to a friend, Robert Kiernicki. ... allowed at many public ranges. Police were called and later that day the rifle was confiscated from Robert Kiernicki at his home.<ref>Dobbs, Lou (2008-03-

* [[2007]] &mdash; Afghanistan adopts the [[M16]] for its standard infantry rifle. File:DA-SC-98-03961.jpg|Live fire training at Typhoon Range, [[1991]].

...Rifle|Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR)]], derived from an [[M14 rifle|M14]] rifle with a [[telescopic sight]].]] ...t ranges up to 800 metres (870 yd) with a highly-accurate [[semi-automatic rifle]] equipped with a [[telescopic sight]]. Like [[sniper]]s, DM's are trained

...tgun sports, such as [[skeet]], use crossing targets presented in a narrow range of distance, and only require one level of choke. Others, like [[sporting c ... at a given distance, usually the maximum expected range since that is the range at which a full choke would be used, and where precise regulation matters m

A '''double-barreled rifle''' is a type of sporting [[rifle]] with two barrels instead of one, available in either side-by-side or over ...ring, but later development brought about hammerless designs to the double rifle. [[Holland & Holland]] (of London) most notably perfected the hammerless de

...ll, as well as engaging with the rifling to spin-stabilize the shell. In a rifle, the entire bullet is typically covered in copper or a similarly soft alloy ... eliminate the driving band, leading to the development of his '''Extended Range, Full Bore''' ammunition using an inversion of the pre-cut rifling for his

...s a very skilled one. He claimed to have shot and killed a mule deer at a range of 600-yards using his 6-1/2 inch [[S&W Model 29]].<ref>[http://www.handloa An admirer of the old British [[double rifle]]s, Keith had numerous examples in his collection. He used two of these dou

...eld Armory|Springfield]] [[Springfield Model 1873|Model 1873 ]] "trapdoor" rifle. Unless a soldier was hit in the head, heart, or spinal cord it was very co ... large when compared to the bullet that causes them, particularly at close range, and this led some soldiers to accuse their enemies of using illegal "tampe

... bullets 1870.jpg|thumb|right|Drawings from 1870 of a hollow point express rifle bullet before firing (1, 2) and after recovery from the game animal (3, 4, ...ften [[hollow point bullet]], at high velocities to maximize [[point blank range]]. Later the express cartridges were loaded with [[nitrocellulose]] based

... the bullet and the distance to the target are essential for accurate long range shooting. At extremely long ranges, [[artillery]] must fire projectiles alo ...rom 0.177 to 0.50 inches (4.50 to [[.50 BMG|12.7 mm]]), have BC’s in the range 0.12 to slightly over 1.00, with 1.00 being the most aerodynamic, and 0.12

...] from Whitechapel, London, who became known for his design of the [[Baker rifle]] in [[1800]]. [[File:Various Baker's.gif|Several variations of the Baker rifle design|thumb|right]]

|type= [[Bullpup]] [[assault rifle]] |range= 300m (F1); 450m (G2)

{{rifle |type= [[Automatic rifle]]

|type= [[Bullpup]] [[assault rifle]] |range= 500m (547 yd)<ref name="manual">Data taken from FS2000 [[carbine]] owner's

{{rifle |type= [[Service rifle]]

{{rifle |range= 200-1,800m sight adjustments

{{rifle |range= 300–1000 m sight adjustments

|range= 200 m (655 ft)<ref name="jones2009"/> ...rs, in various configurations, as the ''PS90''. This is a [[semi-automatic rifle|semi-automatic]] sporting carbine with a lengthened 407 mm (16.0 in) barrel

|image= FN SCAR rifle.jpg |type= [[Assault rifle]] (SCAR-L)<br>[[Battle rifle]] (SCAR-H)

|type= takedown [[rifle]] |range=

|name= Ross rifle |image= Ross rifle.png

{{rifle |name= Ferguson Rifle

...i-tank gun, or a gun used in the delivery of naval gunfire. Calling your [[rifle]] a "gun" can result in... well, just watch the video. ...omatic firearm designed for a single user is referred to as an [[automatic rifle]]. However, many regulatory agencies, such as the American [[Bureau of Alc

* Unscrupulous individuals could collect discarded brass from a firing range and salt crime scenes with microstamped cases, thereby providing false evid In his research, using tagged firing pins in a [[.22 Long Rifle]] rifle and a [[.45 ACP]] pistol, he found that very few firing pin strikes actuall

...porting-type" rifles and shotguns (other than full-automatic) which is any rifle or shotgun that is not a so-called ''"[[Military-Style Semi-Automatic]]"''. ...d can only be carried in public unloaded between a licensee's home, a club range or a firearms dealer.

...istorique-lausanne-img 0086.jpg|thumb|Flintlock of an 18th Century hunting rifle, with piece of flint missing.]] ...any type of [[small arm]]: [[long gun]] or [[pistol]], [[smoothbore]] or [[rifle]], [[muzzleloader]] or [[Breechloading|breechloader]]. Because of the time

The '''forward assist''' on a [[rifle]] is a button, found commonly on [[M-16 rifle|M16]] and [[AR-15]] styled rifles, usually located near the [[bolt]] closur ... STG-556'', an American-made variant of the Austrian [[Steyr AUG]] assault rifle, but the usefulness of such device in said firearm is questionable at least

...s a 6,000-square-foot (560 m2) classroom area, 12 shooting ranges, a rifle range, live fire simulators, underground training simulators, a SWAT tower, a pro ...ilable. Among the firearms courses offered are [[handgun]], [[shotgun]], [[rifle]] and [[submachine gun]]; and these are available as one, two or four day s

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...ot deformation. A 12 gauge shotgun, nominally 18.5 mm (0.729 inches), can range from a tight 18.3 mm to an extreme overbore of 20.3 mm. Some also claim an ...s [[.22 Long Rifle]], [[.22 WMR]], and 9mm [[rimfire]], designed for short range pest control.<ref>Clair Rees (March, 2000). "[http://findarticles.com/p/art

...ty calibers, from .25 to .45 for [[pistol]]s and from .223 to .30-06 for [[rifle]]s. Each calibre comes in two forms, 'blue' and 'silver', the second having ...y light weight and fragility of the projectile make it unsuitable for long range firing or against protected targets. The bullet design can produce large s

...liable, being able to function under extreme conditions and to fire a wide range of ammunition types. The simplicity of the Glock design contributes to thi ... and [[Walther P99]] pistols. Glocks tend to be in the middle of the price range for quality pistols: generally less expensive than similar [[SIG-Sauer]] an

... the added advantage of not having to be retrieved from the far end of the range after each round (this can be quite nice if you're shooting at 400 yards). ...oper materials'''<br>Even high carbon railroad steel will dent with a good rifle round; bear this in mind when designing your gong. Likewise, very hard mat

...el of a [[rifle]]. Alternatively, many rifles have been designed to fire [[rifle grenade]]s from their muzzle. Larger grenade launchers may be mounted on ve ...r-fired weapons, usually mounted on a rifle such as the [[AK-47]] or [[M16 rifle|M16]]. However, many can be used independently, such as the [[M79 Grenade l

|type= [[bolt-action]] [[bullpup]] [[rifle]] |range= 3000 yards

...ge:Range shooter.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A [[shooting|shooter]] on an indoor range in Scottsdale, AZ.]] ...ttp://www.thegunzone.com/therules.html Four Rules]</ref> or the [[National Rifle Association|NRA]]'s Three Rules,<ref>[http://www.coyneparkrange.net/safe_ru

* ''(1) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and any one of the fo * ''(2) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has a fixed magazine with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds.'

...he scope of their national sovereignty, often find themselves faced with a range of penalties or sanctions regarding firearms by neighboring states. ...s of firearms which a Japanese citizen may even contemplate acquiring is a rifle or shotgun. Sportsmen are permitted to possess shotguns or rifles for hunt

...s in controls occurred. A [[1996]] study showed that Canada was in the mid-range of firearm ownership when compared with eight other western nations. Nearly ...[magazines]], limiting [[handguns]] to 10 rounds and most [[semi-automatic rifle]]s to 5. The restrictions did not cover [[rimfire]] rifles or manual (e.g.,

... in public places is not permitted. A [[crossbow]] is paralleled to an air rifle in legal matters. Conversely, a license for a pistol or a rifle is relatively easy to obtain, although the police usually require that the

...d use a firearm safely (usually by obtaining a certificate from a shooting range after attending a practical shooting course), declare to have a clean crimi ...tored in a proper case) firearms from their home to an authorized shooting range or to another safe place to practice shooting, which, in case of a private

* '''Restricted Weapons''' include [[machine gun]]s, selective-fire [[assault rifle]]s, [[grenade]]s and rocket launchers. This category also includes some non * Pistols can only be carried to and from the range in a locked container with ammuntion in a separate container or to a gunsmi

...e registered by the Norwegian Register of Hunters.]</ref> [[Semi-automatic rifle|Semi-automatic]] and [[bolt action]] rifles, as well as [[shotguns]], make ... has a long tradition of high-end sports shooting competitions, especially rifle shooting. Each calibre must be used in some type of competition to be allow

...d regularly to ensure that no unauthorized use takes place.<ref name="ammo-range">[http://www.guncite.com/swissgun-kopel.html ''"What America can learn from [[Image:Firing range HDR.jpg|thumb|A citizen practising the yearly mandatory training.]]

...t, optionally, where ammunition is both bought, and used immediately, on a range). * [[National Rifle Association of the United Kingdom]]

...esisted additional regulation efforts, often spearheaded by the [[National Rifle Association]], as they believed existing laws had already addressed the con In the latter half of the 20th Century, groups such as the [[National Rifle Association]] (NRA) and the [[Gun Owners of America]] (GOA) organized voter

3. ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.<br/>--The [[National Rifle Association]], The fundamental NRA rules for safe gun handling<ref>[http:// *Lead accumulates in [[shooting range]] backstops, often as fine powder which is easily inhaled.

...e system or have studied in the US under Master gunmakers who were. It may range from the back room of a gun shop or sporting goods store, to firms that cat ... gunsmiths that willfully omit or violate these provisions. Punishment can range from losing their FFL (and therefore the privlege to engage in any firearms

... the [[M203 grenade launcher]] can be fitted to several types of [[assault rifle]]s. ...es farther, the [[rifle grenade]] was devised. This made use of a modified rifle with a blank cartridge to propel the grenade. These rifles would often be p

...neral class of firearms from their larger cousins: [[long gun]]s such as [[rifle]]s and [[shotgun]]s, mounted weapons such as [[machine gun]]s and [[autocan ...andgrip is considered a design change that creates either a short-barreled rifle or any other weapon, and therefore such additions are generally only found

[[Image:Reload Cartridge Example 3.jpg|right|thumb|Components of a modern rifle cartridge. Top-to-bottom: Copper-jacketed bullet, smokeless powder granul ...facturers operate. Where the most extreme accuracy is demanded, such as in rifle [[benchrest shooting]], handloading is a fundamental prerequisite for succe

...caliber, high-power [[machine gun]] or one of the smaller, medium-caliber (rifle caliber) machine guns meant for prolonged firing from heavy mounts, less mo A classic example of a rifle-caliber heavy machine gun would be a water-cooled [[Maxim machine gun]] tha

... [[handguns]] and the high-precision [[Heckler & Koch PSG1|PSG1]] [[sniper rifle]]. Heckler & Koch is known for the extreme precision, durability, reliabili ...o [[Hand grenade|grenade]]s and [[machine gun]]s. In its extensive product range, HK has used most of the operating systems for small arms: [[blowback]], [[

|type= [[Assault rifle]] (G11)<br>[[Light machine gun]] (LMG11)<br>[[Personal defense weapon]] (G1 |range= 400m

{{rifle |type= [[Automatic rifle]]

{{rifle |type= [[Assault rifle]]

|type= [[Assault Rifle]] |range=

{{rifle |range= 25 to 100 m sight adjustments

... clamps to the [[trigger guard]] behind the trigger of your semi-automatic rifle or pistol. It has a "finger" that presses against the back of your trigger, ...urately aim the gun. Hitting a human-sized target reliably, even at a mere range of 75 feet, is quite difficult. Due to the trigger systems design, it is no

|name= Henry Repeating Rifle |image= Patent drawing Henry Rifle.jpg

...e term "Hogan's Alley" is also used generically to refer to any [[shooting range]] devoted to tactical training. ...nal Rifle Association]] and the Army's National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice at Camp Perry in Ohio. The facility was established after a 1920

...sion or fragmentation on impact<ref>[http://www.barnesbullets.com/products/rifle/varmint-grenade/ Barnes ''Varmint Grenade''] hollow cavity bullet</ref>. ... bullet, so as to give an improved [[ballistic coefficient]], greater down-range velocity retention, and greater resistance to deflection by crosswinds. Mat

...011">{{cite book|last=Zwoll|first=Wayne van|title=Shooter's Bible Guide to Rifle Ballistics|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=QzPPFNtwCxwC&pg=PT184|year= ... a shock driving the pointed polymer tip of a bullet in a [[lever action]] rifle's tube magazine into the primer of the cartridge in front, causing an explo

...Some people like to use larger shot because it can kill at slightly longer range and reduces the number of pellets you have to remove from your food. Crunc ...restriction, throws open but very uniform patterns; it is useful for close-range shooting

...earm]]. All guns should be cleaned after every outing. Semi-automatics can range from $300 to $5000 and even higher. ...ilable which have much less kick and thus are easier to handle for a wider range of users.

{{rifle |name= Huot-Ross automatic rifle

...iters (such as Jack O'Conner<ref name="fn_(104)">O’Conner J, The Hunting Rifle, McMillian, 1970. </ref>) and the small arms industry (such as [[Roy Weath ...isticstestinggroup.org/tbipwave.pdf </ref> Incapacitating effects in this range of energy transfer are consistent with observations of remote spinal injuri

{{rifle |type= [[assault rifle]]

{{rifle |image= INSAS rifle (Browngirl06).jpg

===Range Commands=== After the last series, the Range Officer must verify that all pistols are unloaded and all magazines are emp

[[Image:Air-rifle-shooting.jpg|thumb|300px|Competition in [[10 metre air rifle]]]] ...some of which have Olympic status. They are divided into four disciplines: rifle, pistol, shotgun and running target.

...to designers and users of firearms of all types, from small-bore Olympic [[rifle]]s and [[pistol]]s, to high-tech [[artillery]]. ....44, but all except the small .22 caliber rounds died out. The [[.22 Long Rifle]], also fired in [[pistol]]s, is the most popular recreational caliber, bec

...h, women and guns, child soldiers, and trade controls. It also describes a range of regional issues around the world, including drug violence in South Ameri ...u.] David B. Kopel & Paul Gallant & Joanne D. Eisen 12/20/2007 [[National Rifle Association]], Institute for Legislative Action</ref> The [[Gun Owners of

... 2002.JPG|thumb|right|Rear diopter-type iron sight of an [[Rk 62]] assault rifle. Note the attached [[MILES]] laser.]] ...gle to the line of sight to the target. With appropriate compensation for range to the target, [[parallax]] between the iron sights and the gun's bore, and

|range= * '''Deerslayer''': a version with a shortened barrel and rifle-style sighting system.

...ided [[Shell (projectile)|shell]]s. After the Soviet Union fell apart, the range of civilian products was greatly expanded, but firearms are still its major * [[Saiga semi-automatic rifle|Saiga self-loading carbine]]

...lf-defense|defending themselves]] -- were coldly executed at [[point blank range]]. Also killed was an unarmed student, Angela Denise Dales, age 33. Three o ...nounced it was closing the New Haven, Connecticut plant where [[Winchester rifle]]s and shotguns had been produced for 140 years.

The [[Savage Arms]] 93R17 BTVS was awarded the "Best New Rifle" in the "Best of the Best" presentation by Shooting Times, Sporting Gun and ...Model 94 rifle (the descendant of the original Winchester rifle), Model 70 rifle and Model 1300 shotgun would be discontinued.

{{rifle |type= Breech loading [[rifle]]

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{{rifle |type= [[Assault rifle]]

{{rifle |type= Compact [[assault rifle]]

{{rifle |type= [[assault rifle]] prototype

{{rifle |type= [[Bullpup]] [[Assault rifle]]

{{rifle |type= [[Assault rifle]]-[[grenade launcher]]

{{rifle |image= Beryl rifle POL.jpg

...h birthday), in Kimbolton, Ohio, the site of the closest one-mile shooting range to Wilkes County. She made two clean hits on the 16”X16” target despite Kiyly warmed up on the 1,000-yard range with multiple rifles to set her sights to adjust for the wind. Her father h

{{rifle |type= [[Bolt action]] [[repeating rifle]]