Small Arms Terminology

Question 1

What are the three types of ballistics?

Answer 1

Internal
External
Terminal

Question 2

Ballistics

Answer 2

Is the science and study of the motion and impact of projectiles.

Question 3

Battle Sight

Answer 3

A range which allows you to hit a target between the throat and the waist without sight adjustment. Exact range varies with caliber of weapon.

Question 4

Breechblock

Answer 4

A component that seals the breech and blocks gases from the fired cartridge.

Question 5

Breech

Answer 5

The outside rear face of the barrel which meets the face of the bolt or breechblock.

Question 6

How does the Civilian Sector measure rounds?

Answer 6

Caliber is calculated by taking the distance across the bore of a weapon, measured land to land expressed in one-hundredth of an inch.

Question 7

Disconnector

Answer 7

A device incorporate into the action of a weapon which prevents more than one shot for one trigger pull or which prevents the weapon from being fired until the action is fully closed.