by alex
Whether you are a firearms enthusiast or just curious about the history and mechanics of guns, this quiz will put your knowledge to the test. Engage with questions that span from the origins of iconic weapons to the intricacies of modern firearms technology. Good luck, and may your aim be true!
Gun Quiz Questions Overview
1. What year was the AK-47 first developed?
1947
1957
1967
1977
2. Which company is known for creating the M16 rifle?
Colt
Smith & Wesson
Remington
Winchester
3. What is the standard caliber of the NATO round used in many military rifles?
5.56mm
7.62mm
9mm
12.7mm
4. Which firearm is often referred to as ‘The Gun that Won the West’?
Winchester Model 1873
Colt Single Action Army
Remington Model 700
Springfield M1903
5. Which handgun is known for its use by the U.S. military for over 70 years?
M1911
Glock 17
Beretta 92
SIG Sauer P226
6. What is the primary difference between a semi-automatic and a fully automatic firearm?
Rate of fire
Magazine capacity
Barrel length
Ammunition type
7. Which firearm is commonly associated with the term ‘assault rifle’?
AK-47
Mosin-Nagant
M1 Garand
Lee-Enfield
8. What is the primary purpose of a suppressor (silencer) on a firearm?
Reduce noise
Increase accuracy
Enhance range
Improve rate of fire
9. Which famous firearm designer created the AR-15?
Eugene Stoner
John Browning
Samuel Colt
Mikhail Kalashnikov
10. What is the primary function of a bolt-action mechanism in a rifle?
Manually load and eject cartridges
Automatically load and eject cartridges
Increase rate of fire
Reduce recoil
