Every type of firearm is safe only when handled responsibly. A few core rules prevent most accidents.
Muzzleloaders are loaded from the front of the barrel with powder and a projectile, an approach that dates…
Cartridges are grouped by where the primer that ignites the powder is located.
Shotguns are smoothbore long guns that usually fire many small pellets with each shot.
Semiautomatic rifles fire one round with each trigger pull and automatically load the next round.
Lever action rifles are cycled by swinging a lever below the trigger guard down and back up.
Bolt action rifles are loaded by lifting, pulling back and pushing forward a handle called the bolt.
Semiautomatic pistols are the most common modern handguns. They fire one round per trigger pull and reload the…
A revolver holds its cartridges in a rotating cylinder, usually with five to eight chambers.
Firearms fall into three main families: handguns, rifles and shotguns. Each is built for different purposes and ranges.