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how do firearms work?

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Olav Hanssen

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Updated: 5/7/2025

Firearms operate by utilizing the rapid expansion of gases generated from the combustion of gunpowder when a cartridge is ignited. This pressure propels a projectile (bullet) down the barrel and out towards a target. The key components include the trigger (to initiate firing), the firing pin (to strike the primer), the cartridge (which contains the bullet, gunpowder, and primer), and the barrel (which directs the projectile). The design and mechanisms can vary widely between different types of firearms, such as revolvers, rifles, and shotguns.

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