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Recoil operation is a mechanism for autoloading firearms that uses the energy of recoil to cycle the action. Learn about the different types of recoil operation (long and short), their history, and how they work with cartridges and springs.
Learn about the history and current laws of firearms in Canada, including licensing, registration, and classification of different types of firearms. Find out how the government has responded to mass shootings and gun violence in recent years.
The usual recoil system in modern quick-firing guns is the hydro-pneumatic recoil system. In this system, the barrel is mounted on rails on which it can recoil to the rear, and the recoil is taken up by a cylinder which is similar in operation to an automotive gas-charged shock absorber, and is commonly visible as a cylinder mounted parallel to ...
A muzzle brake or recoil compensator is a feature on firearms or cannons that redirects propellant gases to counter recoil and unwanted muzzle rise. Learn about the history, design and rationale of muzzle brakes, and see examples of different types and applications.
Learn about the different types of actions in firearms terminology, such as single-shot, dropping block, pivoting block, falling block, rolling block, hinged block, break action, and bolt action. See diagrams and examples of each action type and their historical and modern applications.
Recoil is the rearward thrust generated when a gun is discharged, due to conservation of momentum and energy. Learn how recoil is countered by different methods, such as recoil buffers, muzzle brakes, and recoilless guns, and how it affects hand-held and mounted guns.
The Canadian Firearms Registry (CFR) is the gun registry of Canada, requiring the registration of all restricted and prohibited firearms. It was introduced in 1993 and managed by the RCMP, but was partially destroyed in 2015 after a legal challenge by Quebec.
A possession and acquisition licence (PAL) is the primary firearms licence in Canada. It allows individuals to possess and acquire firearms and ammunition, and is valid for five years.