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What does the 'action' of a firearm do?

It loads, fires and ejects the cartridge or shell.

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  1. Controls how far the bullet travels
  2. Loads, fires and ejects the ammunition ✔
  3. Measures the recoil

Why: The three basic parts of a modern firearm are the action, barrel and stock. The action is the working heart that handles the ammunition. Common types are bolt, lever, pump, break and semi-automatic.

Huh, didn't know that: The barrel is the metal tube the projectile passes through, and the stock supports the action.

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Answer: Loads, fires and ejects the ammunition. The three basic parts of a modern firearm are the action, barrel and stock. The action is the working heart that handles the ammunition. Common types are bolt, lever, pump, break and semi-automatic.

  1. TPWD Hunter Education, Firearms and Ammunition tpwd.texas.gov/education/hunter-education/online-course/firearms-and-ammunition-1/firearms-and-ammunition
    action, which loads, fires and ejects ammunition
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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