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Module 04 - SHOTGUNS 101

SEMI-AUTOMATIC ACTION SHOTGUN COMPONENTS

Illustration showing the components of a semi-automatic action shotgun. Components shown include the muzzle, barrel, front and middle bead sights, ventilated rib, magazine cap, forestock, operating handle, loading/ejection port, action, magazine loading port, trigger guard, trigger, hammer, butt and stock.

Action:
The moving parts of a firearm that allow loading, firing and unloading.
Hammer:
The part of the action that drives the firing pin forward.
Loading/ejection port:
The opening through which cartridges are inserted or ejected from the magazine or chamber.
Front/middle bead
A small, metallic knob that acts as the sight of a firearm.
Ventilated rib:
A feature used to assist with sighting and to disperse the heat that rises from the barrel.

  

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