by alex
Step into the world of firearms and challenge your knowledge with this comprehensive quiz. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or just starting to learn about firearms, this quiz will test your understanding of their history, mechanics, and usage. Sharpen your wits and see how well you know your firearms!
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Firearms Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which firearm is known as the ‘Gun that Won the West’?
Winchester Model 1873
Colt Single Action Army
Remington Model 700
Smith & Wesson Model 29
2. What is the primary purpose of rifling inside a gun barrel?
To increase the bullet’s speed
To reduce the gun’s recoil
To stabilize the bullet’s flight
To make the gun lighter
3. Which of the following is a common caliber for a handgun?
.22 LR
.308 Winchester
.50 BMG
5.56 NATO
4. Which firearm manufacturer is known for the AK-47?
Colt
Heckler & Koch
Izhmash
FN Herstal
5. What does the term ‘semi-automatic’ mean in relation to firearms?
The firearm fires continuously as long as the trigger is held down
The firearm fires one round per trigger pull
The firearm must be manually reloaded after each shot
The firearm can switch between automatic and manual firing modes
6. In what year was the M16 rifle first introduced into U.S. military service?
1955
1964
1972
1980
7. What is the primary advantage of a bullpup rifle design?
Increased magazine capacity
Reduced recoil
Shorter overall length with a longer barrel
Lower manufacturing cost
8. Which of the following is a type of shotgun action?
Bolt action
Lever action
Pump action
Revolver action
9. What is the standard NATO rifle cartridge?
7.62x39mm
5.56x45mm
7.62x51mm
9x19mm
10. Who invented the first successful repeating rifle?
Samuel Colt
John Browning
Oliver Winchester
Benjamin Henry
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