9 Typical Non-Restricted & Restricted Actions Free Quiz CFSC
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