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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 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. (...
In another thread somebody posted the lyric “Mama said the pistol is the devil’s right hand”. So I posted a link to the Steve Earle song. It got me thinking about firearm songs I like and not necessarily for the message. Here are some good ones to get the thread rolling. Post up your favorites!
Not sold. Decided to keep.
Mossberg 590 Shockwave, 20 gauge.
Price: $375 FIRM.
Meet at Local FFL, no shipping.
Buyer pays fees.
No trades.
Lightly used.
Has some light scratches/handling marks, mostly safe-rash, but over all in very good condition.
Just guessing, but maybe around 350 rounds...
I find it ironic that Democrat policies are having a reverse effect on gun control.
"However, he acknowledged the changing party basis of gun ownership, commenting: "As to why household gun ownership increased among Democrats in particular, it may be a response to recent increases in crime...
The other day my employer sent out a notice of a threat, some individual threatened my organization, and in the description it stated “… does have one firearm registered to his name.” I believe this information is from OSP but it does not explicitly state it.
The question(s) I have rolling...
Hypothetically let's say a person acquired so many firearms that he couldn't fit them all in the safe. What are some cheap lockable solutions and location ideas he could utilize to keep honest people honest and minimize corrosion on firearms. Hypothetically this person might live in small space...
I put off buying some full size Glock compatible frames in hopes that a local deal would come along. It hasn't so I am contemplating ordering some online. My fear is that by the time the frames arrive the State Appeals Court will have placed a roadblock in allowing transfers to continue. If...
We are a new gunsmith and firearms training company in the Portland/Beaverton area. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I added the website link below. Thanks NW Firearms!
https://gunhavenpdx.com/?fbclid=PAAaaU_dSsrs5-N5aJ-dho6W94MZ3tseNhOfNQQuE5NY_I2KR-o8EyXkixdFM
Who do you use, trust, method to, search for, find and purchase a low production firearm
( Revolver)
Every time I search online i find something that sold but never for sale.
Auction houses, Brokers,
Not sure if asking a local dealer to help would bear fruit...
The Chapman Gun Kit screwdriver set. This was recommended to me back in the 1970's and has come in handy so many times. The bits for this are hollow ground, and resist camming out of a screw slot. Sometimes you find very slender slots in screws; some of the Chapman bits are ground thing to...
We live in tough times, work, family, etc. Please be mindful of your postings. Delete when gone, If responding to a post. please finish with , no thanks, go f...Yourself. etc. If people respond to your ad via pm. then ghost. its kind of frustrating. times we live in i guess. just a little no...
$500 $400 (price drop) - Mossberg Shockwave in 20 gauge with side saddle, GGG QD sling attachment and sling swivel, top rail, and Blackhawk Gen 3 Breachers grip. Comes with the original birds head grip and all the bolts and things to return to stock form if you like. No box.
$400 $350 (price...
New member looking to learn more about firearms and how to shoot correctly.
My wife and I are new to the scene and have SS P365's for home protection - she's a much better shot than I.
We have boys that enjoy shooting at the range and one in particular who we hope will become adept at trap...