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Module 05 - HANDGUNS 101

THE FIRING CYCLE OF A SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER

See how it works:

• The shooter cocks the hammer.

• The cocking of the hammer advances the cylinder to the next round, aligns it with the barrel and locks it in place for firing.

• When the trigger is pulled, the hammer releases and fires the round in the chamber.