The definition of the term is, "a small arms weapon, as a rifle or pistol, from which a projectile is fired by gunpowder."
Cartridge
What does J1727 on the barrel of my 270 mean?
abbreviation for cartridge
noun, a muzzle loading firearm
MIght mean confederat states of america, might not.
It depends on what you mean. There is no specific name for a defective firearm other than to say it's defective.
Not used in describing a firearm, but a term used in hunting, to denote the game being hunted.
It's the rising Phoenix.
In oder to be in possession it has to be on you or in your sorroundings.
Low muzzle velocity
Do you mean a firearm or a paintball gun?
ANY mechanical system- including the safety on a firearm- CAN fail. This is the reason for the basic firearm safety rules- including "do not point a firearm at anything you do not mean to shoot." It is rare, but CAN happen.