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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).
If you had to choose from a bolt, lever, pump, revolver, break open firearm as an offensive weapon to clear out building full of bad guys, what type and cartridge would you choose.
I would choose a lever action rifle in 357 or 44mag.
Student says he brought it for self defense. It almost looks like that little busted 22 with taped grip and missing screws wouldn’t be able to fire :eek:
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KOIN) — Deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office arrested a male student at Skyview High School Tuesday after he...
Would anyone like to recommend a firearm restoration professional in the PNW? I have an older rifle that I would like to give new life to, rather than spend that money on a new one. This one is special to me, so I'm looking for someone who I can trust to do an excellent job. Thank you!
I seem to have gotten into a little hot water, but I disagree with the premise and looking for a little backup here.
The dispute: One (1) milled lower receiver, two (2) 80% lowers, 3 upper builds, optics for each and 40-30rnd mags.
It is MY contention that I've purchased, per agreement and by...
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I am thinking about putting up a classified ad to trade some of my primers for pinto beans. The pinto beans are readily available but the stores don't take primers for payment. I could sell the primers for cash and then buy the beans but I am interested in practicing the bartering aspect of the...
i have a 20 ga 3" chamber single shot shotgun I've never shot. got it a long time ago and its sat in the safe since. i know nothing about it other then whats listred. has a bit of rust in small spot on the body. $150.00
i have a 20 ga 3" chamber single shot shotgun I've never shot. got it a long time ago and its sat in the safe since. i know nothing about it other then whats listred. has a bit of rust in small spot on the body. $150.00
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-A2 Pistol grips x4 $5/ea.
-FaxonFirearms 16" gunner barrel (open package, unused) $175
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Awhile back and through a mutual friend, I was introduced to a local farmer who was having troubles with elk damaging his fences and his fields. He will be referred to as Mr Bubblegum. He was a little high strung but he seemed like an intelligent and decent guy. I have...
I am looking for motivation from those who have recently completed or worked on anything firearm related. It could be something simple like cleaning off your workbench top to a full AR build. Bonus points if you can provide before and after pics without sacrificing your opsec.
I have literally...
Hello, I'm Bruce. I have been away quite some time. But it looks as if I'll have more time on my hands. I'm a 67-year-old Navy Viet Nam vet. And I've been a cop, a Firefighter and a First responder. So, it isn't any surprise I support our country, Constitution and all of its Amendments.
I was...
This thread is for helping sellers get their items sold. Post a link to ad and I/we will help figure out why it hasn't sold and offer tips to get it sold. Be prepared for honest critiquing of the ad, price, etc.
Random thought. Should we ever face a real EOTWAWAKI situation, what effect do you think that would have on gun manufacturing, ownership, maintenance, and related things in the long term?
Would people just scavenge and repair existing firearms, or try to do home-builds from non-firearm parts...
QUESTION: How Do You DOCUMENT Transfer of Firearm to Family Member
RE: OREGON
Description: I want to gift a pistol to my son-in-law, the spouse of my step-daughter. ORS 166.435, Section 4,c,J allows he and I to do this WITHOUT going through the 4473 / background check through an FFL.
But...
For the purpose of this thread, I don't mean small parts breakage, something falling off, etc. But rather actually damage to a significant component of the firearm that necessitates a return to the factory, gunsmith work, or scrapping the destroyed piece altogether.
If so, care to share the...