Firearms Characteristics

Which of the following statements best describes firearms?

Firearms are devices designed to fire projectiles using an explosive charge, and they come in types such as rifles, shotguns, handguns, and automatic weapons.

Which of the following is the tactical definition of firearms

An instrument used for discharging a projectile by the expansive force of compressed gas or gunpowder.

For purposes of R.A. 10591, which of the following is also considered a firearm?

The barrel, frame, or receiver

The term “gun” in specialist use refers specifically to

Artillery pieces with high muzzle velocity and flat trajectory, such as field guns and tank guns

Minor parts of a firearm refer to

Parts other than major ones that are necessary to the completion of action of firing

Which law provides the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act

R.A. 10591

The development of firearms followed the invention of gunpowder in Western Europe during which century?

13th Century

In 1118, which group used artillery against Zaragoza?

Moors

Who published On the Marvelous Power of Arts and Nature in 1242, noting the black powder formula?

Roger Bacon

The Wheel Lock, which operated on the same principle as a modern lighter, was developed around:

1500

Which of the following best defines Light Weapons – Class A?

Self-loading pistols, rifles, carbines, submachine guns, assault rifles, and light machine guns not exceeding 7.62mm, capable of fully automatic fire.

Which caliber is equivalent to 12.7 mm?

.50

A pistol is a handgun that is

Magazine-fed

A rifle is designed to

Hit targets at longer distances with accuracy

The velocity of a pistol bullet is approximately:

1,200 feet or more per second

Smooth bore firearms are those that

Do not have rifling from breech to muzzle

Which ancient smooth bore firearm was designed to shoot a single round lead ball?

Musket

Which firearm component initiates the path of the bullet?

Barrel

Which part serves as both the chamber and magazine in a revolver?

Cylinder

Which combination correctly lists the chronological steps in barrel manufacturing?

Drilling — Reaming — Rifling — Lapping — Chambering