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Module 04 - SHOTGUNS 101

THE FIRING CYCLE OF A PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN

See how it works:

Illustration of ammunition being loaded into a pump action shotgun.

  • The magazine is loaded with ammunition (like putting batteries in a flashlight).

Illustration of the inside of a pump action shotgun whose forestock has been pulled back to cycle the ammunition and remove any spent shotshells. Illustration includes a close up of how the action looks from the outside.

  • Then, the forestock is pulled to the rear to eject any empty ammunition from the chamber, cock the hammer and simultaneously load a new shell into the chamber.

Illustration of the inside of a loaded pump action shotgun ready to shoot.

  • The forestock is then moved forward to push the block and firing pin into place against the cartridge. At this point the shotgun is ready to fire.

Illustration of the inside of a pump action shotgun being fired.

  • Pulling the trigger will cause the firing pin to strike the end of the cartridge and fire the projectile.

 

 

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