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  2. Sear (firearm) - Wikipedia

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    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. The sear may be a separate part or can be a surface incorporated into the trigger.

  3. Auto sear - Wikipedia

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    An auto sear ("automatic sear") is a part of an automatic firearm that holds the hammer in the cocked position while the bolt of the weapon is cycling and releases the hammer/striker. It is basically an internal trigger actuated by the bolt/bolt carrier when placed in-battery. An auto sear is required in nearly every automatic rifle.

  4. Glock switch - Wikipedia

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    A Glock switch functions by applying force to a semi-automatic pistol's trigger bar to prevent it from limiting fire to one round of ammunition per trigger pull. [5] [6] Normally, in a semiautomatic pistol, after firing, the trigger bar catches the firing pin until the trigger is released, but when depressed by the switch it does not catch.

  5. Yes, ‘Glock Switches’ Can Turn a Firearm Into an ... - AOL

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    In a firearm, the sear—as part of a larger trigger mechanism—is responsible for holding the hammer, striker, or bolt of the gun in place until enough pressure is exerted on the trigger. When ...

  6. Firearms are being turned into machine guns by criminals in ...

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    Illegal devices called "Glock switches," "auto sears" and "selector switches" can convert legal firearms into weapons capable of firing up to 1,200 rounds per minute, which is a faster firing rate ...

  7. Open bolt - Wikipedia

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    In an open-bolt gun firing semi-automatically, the bolt is caught and held at this point by the sear after each shot; and in automatic open-bolt fire, it's caught and held in this manner whenever the trigger is released. In contrast to this, in closed-bolt guns, the trigger and sear do not affect the movement of the bolt directly.

  8. Glossary of firearms terms - Wikipedia

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    Improvised firearm: A firearm manufactured by someone who is not a regular maker of firearms, often as part of an insurgency. Internal ballistics : A subfield of ballistics , that is the study of a projectile 's behavior from the time its propellant 's igniter is initiated until it exits the gun barrel .

  9. The Dangerous Slow Cooker Mistake Experts Are Warning About - AOL

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    Check for cracks: Before cooking, inspect all parts of your cooker for cracks or damage, which can collect food and moisture and may prevent the cooker from functioning properly. Damaged slow ...