9 Typical Non-Restricted & Restricted Actions Free Quiz CFSC

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Hinge (or break) Action

A hinge (or break) action opens near the breech and is usually single or double-barrelled (even more)

Bolt Action

A bolt action is similar to a door bolt and can be single or multiple shots

Lever action

A lever action has a metal handle that opens the action. It can be single or multiple shots.

Pump Action

A pump action works by pumping the fore-end of the stock back and forth and is normally multiple shots.

Semi-automatic Action

A semi-automatic action extracts and ejects empty casings and inserts another cartridge in the chamber automatically, each time you pull the trigger.

Single Action Revolver

A revolver that requires the hammer to be cocked manually. Pressing the trigger will not cause it to fire until this is done.

Single Action Semi-automatic

An action that releases the hammer from a cocked position when the trigger is pulled. In Single Action Semi-automatic, the hammer stays cocked after each shot is fired.

Double Action Semi-automatic

In double action Double Action Semi-automatic, the hammer stays cocked after each shot is fired, though the trigger pull is shorter and may need less pressure once the first shot is discharged.

Single Action Semi-automatic

Double Action Only Semi-automatic

In Double Action Only Semi-automatic only, the hammer returns to the forward position after each shot is fired.

Double Action Revolver

Top Break Revolver