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2. Trigger (firearms) - Wikipedia

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   A trigger is a mechanism that actuates the function of a ranged weapon such as a firearm, airgun, crossbow, or speargun. The word may also be used to describe a switch that initiates the operation of other non-shooting devices such as a trap, a power tool, or a quick release. A small amount of energy applied to the trigger leads to the release ...

3. Safety (firearms) - Wikipedia

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   A trigger disconnector captures the hammer in the cocked position after a shot has been fired, even if the trigger is held to the rear as the gun cycles. This ensures the gun can only fire in the semi-automatic mode, as the trigger needs to be released to 'reset' and have the disconnector release the hammer back to the trigger sear.

4. DSR-Precision DSR-1 - Wikipedia

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   Quick-detachable optical sights The DSR-1 is a compact bolt-action sniper rifle designed, manufactured and marketed by the German company DSR-Precision GmbH and was (until 2004) also marketed by the German company AMP Technical Services as a specialized sniper rifle for police sharpshooters.

5. Lock time - Wikipedia

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   Lock time: The time from when the trigger is activated until the firing pin hits the primer. Ignition time : [ 12 ] The time from the firing pin has hit the primer and until the powder has started to burn in such a way that pressure has formed inside the cartridge (reliable ignition and a consistent ignition time is sought after for both safety ...

6. Gun safety - Wikipedia

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   Other more commercially common types of trigger locks do not go behind the trigger, but encompass the full area within the trigger guard, making the trigger inaccessible to users. Advanced models may also feature anti-tamper alarms. [26] A common critique of trigger locks is the time taken to unlock them, limiting their usefulness in a self ...

7. Binary trigger - Wikipedia

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   A binary trigger (or pull and release trigger) is a type of device that allows a semi-automatic firearm to fire at an increased rate. A binary trigger works by firing one shot upon pulling the trigger and then firing a subsequent shot upon release of the trigger. Binary triggers are installed through modification of the fire-control group.

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9. Sear (firearm) - Wikipedia

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   Sear shown in a revolver action. In a firearm, the sear is the part of the trigger mechanism that holds the hammer, striker, or bolt back until the correct amount of pressure has been applied to the trigger, at which point the hammer, striker, or bolt is released to discharge the weapon.