The definition of the term is, "a small arms weapon, as a rifle or pistol, from which a projectile is fired by gunpowder."
Firearm means a weapon that discharges projectiles by burning gunpowder. Examples would include rifles, shotguns, pistols and revolvers.
Cartridge
What does J1727 on the barrel of my 270 mean?
abbreviation for cartridge
noun, a muzzle loading firearm
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.
MIght mean confederat states of america, might not.
Low muzzle velocity
Do you mean a firearm or a paintball gun?
In oder to be in possession it has to be on you or in your sorroundings.
It's the rising Phoenix.
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.