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firearm
A firearm is any type of gun designed to be readily carried and used by an individual. The term is legally defined further in different countries (see Legal definitions).
The first firearms originated in 10th-century China, when bamboo tubes containing gunpowder and pellet projectiles were mounted on spears to make the portable fire lance, operable by a single person, which was later used to good effect in the Siege of De'an in 1132. In the 13th century, fire lance barrels were replaced with metal tubes and transformed into the metal-barreled hand cannon. The technology gradually spread throughout Eurasia during the 14th century. Older firearms typically used black powder as a propellant, but modern firearms use smokeless powder or other propellants. Most modern firearms (with the notable exception of smoothbore shotguns) have rifled barrels to impart spin to the projectile for improved flight stability.
Modern firearms can be described by their caliber (i.e. bore diameter). For pistols and rifles this is given in millimeters or inches (e.g. 7.62mm or .308 in.), or in the case of shotguns by their gauge (e.g. 12 ga. and 20 ga.). They are also described by the type of action employed (e.g. muzzleloader, breechloader, lever, bolt, pump, revolver, semi-automatic, fully automatic, etc.), together with the usual means of deportment (i.e. hand-held or mechanical mounting). Further classification may make reference to the type of barrel used (i.e. rifled) and to the barrel length (e.g. 24 inches), to the firing mechanism (e.g. matchlock, wheellock, flintlock, or percussion lock), to the design's primary intended use (e.g. hunting rifle), or to the commonly accepted name for a particular variation (e.g. Gatling gun).
Shooters aim firearms at their targets with hand-eye coordination, using either iron sights or optical sights. The accurate range of pistols generally does not exceed 100 metres (110 yd; 330 ft), while most rifles are accurate to 500 metres (550 yd; 1,600 ft) using iron sights, or to longer ranges whilst using optical sights. (Firearm rounds may be dangerous or lethal well beyond their accurate range; the minimum distance for safety is much greater than the specified range for accuracy). Purpose-built sniper rifles and anti-materiel rifles are accurate to ranges of more than 2,000 metres (2,200 yd).
I’m looking to buy a Kriss vector in
( 9mm carbine ) not the pistol with the folding stock not the AR collapsible stock also id rather buy it used as to keep my cost down but if it’s under the retail price that would be great.any extras are a plus.
I may be open to a vector 9 mm pistol for the...
If a group of Oregon residents started a firearm trust in Oregon, could the trust members each have access to all the firearms in the trust without having to doing any background checks?
I have a Weatherby safe made by American Security that needs a new home. In very good condition. Measures 60”x30”x21”. Digital lock. No fire lining. You haul!
Florida man is stopped from acquiring gun purchased on Gunbroker and sent to local FFL because an ATF inspector claimed he smelled like marijuana...
https://saf.org/atf-inspector-stops-firearm-purchase-claiming-buyer-smelled-of-marijuana/
are there any Canadians on this Forum?
I watched a speech by Trudeau who said Canadians don't have the right to defend themselves with firearms, therefore don't need pistols
from my research, Canadian self defense laws are very ambiguous and each situation will be evaluated on circumstance and...
So, I think I’m actually suffering withdrawal symptoms, it’s been 15 months since my last firearm purchase, read that as buying a new gun. I find myself scouring the ad’s here and on Gunbroker each evening, refining the list of nice to have guns. Although I’ve been tempted by several, just...
Question for the folks who might of found themselves in a similar situation. Over 3 months ago I sold a firearm to a individual who's background check was ultimately canceled for unknown reasons to me. Private party transfer was done threw a FFl dealer and where its still being held to this day...
Posting this incase you want to do a transfer at Money Market Pawn and ABSOLUTELY want them to hold the firearm until the BGC clears. They won't do that anymore.
I bought a new firearm online, shipped to Money Market Pawn (MMP) - where I do most of my transfers since it's close to where I...
Edit: I am not affiliated with ADR Tactical. I have been looking for an FFL that will do serial number engraving without requiring a background check to get your gun back. This is the only one I have found so far. If you know of others please post them in this thread.
This is a discussion...
Besides ARs, what is the most versatile firearm platform. A candidate will have a frame or receiver that is capable of being used in numerous different configurations of both rifle and pistol.
I am thinking a Glock 19 or maybe a P320?
Finally a common sense bill (IMHO) which we need to be supporting. Its time we let those who represent us know what we want, both pro and con.
https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5049&Year=2023&Initiative=false
A person who owns a firearm shall obtain and continuously9 maintain in full force and effect a residential dwelling policy from an insurer that is authorized to do business in this state, covering losses or damages resulting from the accidental or unintentional discharge of the firearm...
"State Defendants object to the Court's finding that the "a magazine is a necessary component of a firearm.""
Are there any mag fed firearms that couldn't be easily modified to fire a single handloaded round without a magazine in the firearm?
Thinking about all the mag fed firearms I own, it...
I am switching gears from buying mostly serialized firearm products to more accessories, parts, reloading components, gunsmithing tools, ammo, optics, targets, etc.
What categories do you think will be going down in price the most over the next couple of years?
Seriously?? 🤔
CBS News reports that the city of Baltimore and everytown are suing the alphabet for denying a FOIA request for gun trace data that is federally protected. IOW, federally prohibited from disclosing that information to anyone other than LE and/or prosecutors for specific cases. (...