A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Above is letters A-Z, a brief list of firearms products: We are trying to get as many gun related products on one website to save you time, and help you locate just the item you are looking for.
Letter "F" Failure to Extract -- A semi-automatic firearm malfunction in which the extractor fails to yank the old case out of the way as the slide travels back, so the spent case is still in the chamber as the slide on its return journey tries to stuff the new round into the same space. A failure to extract often causes a doublefeed malfunction. See also: double feed. Failure to Feed -- A semi-automatic firearm malfunction in which the slide passes entirely over the fresh round, failing to pick it up to insert in the chamber as the slide returns to battery. Failures-to-feed and misfeeds are closely-related malfunctions, and the two problems often share a root cause. Failure to Fire -- Any malfunction which results in nothing happening when the trigger is pulled. Most commonly caused by a failure to feed the ammunition properly into the chamber, a failure to fire can also be caused by bad ammunition or by a broken firing pin. Firearm -- A mechanism which throws metallic projectiles using the energy produced through the rapid, confined burning of a propellant. Firing Pin -- Part of the firing mechanism which serves to transfer energy from a spring-loaded hammer to the primer. The firing pin is a lightweight, very hard steel rod with a small, rounded end at its front for striking the primer. Not all firearms are actuated by hammer-struck firing pins. Some firing pins, called strikers, consist of a single piece which is directly connected to the spring which powers it. See also: striker. Firing Pin Block -- A type of internal safety which prevents the firing pin from moving forward for any reason unless the trigger is pulled. Flash Hider -- See flash reducer. Flash Reducer -- A mechanical device which directs the burning gases away from the front sight, making the firearm more pleasant to shoot, especially in low light. Flash Suppressor -- See flash reducer. Flat Point or Flat Nose -- A bullet shape with a flat nose rather than a rounded one. Flinch -- Yanking the gun downwards just before the shot fires, causing the shot to go wild.. A flinch is commonly caused by learning to shoot with a more powerful gun than the shooter is yet ready to handle. Many shooters have recurring problems with flinching throughout their shooting lives. Folding Stock -- Long gun term. A stock which features a hinged point so that it may be doubled over for conveniently compact storage. Follow Through -- Holding the trigger to the rear after the shot has fired, until the sights are back on target, at which time the trigger is released to move forward only as far as the reset point. Fore-end -- The fore-end is the front part of the long gun's furniture. It is designed to give the shooter a place to hold the front end of the gun and protects the shooter's hand from getting burned on the hot barrel. Pump-action firearms have movable fore-ends, while other types of firearms have stationary ones. Fouling -- The gritty, grubby, icky stuff that has to swabbed out of the barrel and scrubbed out of every nook and cranny of the firearm in order to clean it. Four Rules -- The four universal rules of firearms safety, which apply every single time a firearm is handled in any way or for any reason. Rule One: All guns are always loaded. (Treat them so!) Rule Two: Never point your firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy. Rule Three: Never put your finger on the trigger unless your sights are on target (and you have made the decision to fire). Rule Four: Be sure of your target and what is behind it. Front Strap -- The surface of the forward part of the handgun grip. Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) -- Ammunition in which the nose (front part) of the lead bullet is covered with copper or another metal. This reduces fouling and makes the firearm easier to clean at the end of the shooting day, and also reduces the amount of lead dust present in the air on the range. The term is distinct from total metal jacket because in ammunition with a total metal jacket, the entire bullet is encased by another metal. See also: total metal jacket Furniture -- A long gun term which basically means the pretty parts of the gun -- the stock, the grip if there is one, and the fore-end. It does not include the receiver or the barrel. | |
Built with XSitePro |
| “This class was very informational. I think before citizens are able to purchase a firearm they should be required to take this class. By being in this class I was able to learn my rights as a firearm owning citizen. The class was perfect, it included an instructional video and there was material available for hands on learning. The instructors were very involved and really cared that you were able to understand the materials covered in the classroom. The instructors used real life scenarios that helped class retain material.” |
| Rodney Reddick |
| “This class is a very good class. It help me learn a lot of stuff, like safely. I feel good about this class.” |
| Shane Howell |
| “This class is great for the understanding and confidence in using a handgun. The instruction of the class helps you determine when and what you need to do in case any situation arises. As far as things to do better for the class, I would say keep everything the same. All points were explained as needed and were given opportunity to ask and get questions answered.” |
| Anthony Floyd AnthonyFloyd@ Allstate.com |
