Guns & Weapons Quiz

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    Which of the following mechanisms helps to prevent a gun from going off unexpectedly?

    • Bolt
    • Safety
    • Breech
    • Sight
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Explore key aspects of firearms and military equipment in the Guns & Weapons Quiz. Dive into the specifics of portable firearms, historical tank models, less lethal ammunition, and safety mechanisms. Ideal for enthusiasts keen on understanding military technology and weapon safety.

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  • 2. 

    Which of the following terms is sometimes used for a solid projectile, such as a bullet?

    • Snake

    • Spider

    • Snail

    • Slug

    Correct Answer
    A. Slug
  • 3. 

    Which term refers to how quickly a firearm can firearm can fire its ammunition?

    • Curve of Fire

    • Rate of Fire

    • Quantity of Fire

    • Time of Fire

    Correct Answer
    A. Rate of Fire
  • 4. 

    Which of the following is a term for a type of self-contained shotgun ammunition?

    • Carapace

    • Skeleton

    • Skull

    • Shell

    Correct Answer
    A. Shell
  • 5. 

    A double-barreled shotgun allows how many rounds to be fired close together?

    • Three

    • Seven

    • Five

    • Two

    Correct Answer
    A. Two
  • 6. 

    What name is given to the science that deals with the workings of guns and bullets?

    • Firearmistics

    • Muzzelistics

    • Ballistics

    • Artilleristics

    Correct Answer
    A. Ballistics
  • 7. 

    Which element is usually found at the core of modern bullets?

    • Lead

    • Gold

    • Aluminum

    • Sodium

    Correct Answer
    A. Lead
  • 8. 

    What term is given to the amount of potential injury that a firearm can do?

    • Ending Power

    • Stopping Power

    • Hurting Power

    • Dropping Power

    Correct Answer
    A. Stopping Power
  • 9. 

    What term is used for firearms that can be carried by one person?

    • Combined Arms

    • Small Arms

    • Short Arms

    • Compact Arms

    Correct Answer
    A. Small Arms
  • 10. 

    The Panther, the Tiger, and the Maus were models of tank manufactured by which country during World War II?

    • Soviet Union

    • United States

    • United Kingdom

    • Germany

    Correct Answer
    A. Germany
  • 11. 

    Which of the following types of weapon is usually designed to fit in a person's pocket?

    • STEN

    • Bazooka

    • Minigun

    • Derringer

    Correct Answer
    A. Derringer
  • 12. 

    Which of the following would be an example of "less lethal" ammunition?

    • Incendiary Rounds

    • Beanbags

    • Flachette

    • Dum Dum

    Correct Answer
    A. Beanbags
  • 13. 

    Which country developed the fighter aircraft known as the Zero?

    • Italy

    • Canada

    • France

    • Japan

    Correct Answer
    A. Japan
  • 14. 

    Which of the following weapons would most likely be used as a blunt weapon?

    • Sword

    • Spear

    • Axe

    • Mace

    Correct Answer
    A. Mace
  • 15. 

    What term refers to a group of soldiers all firing their guns simultaneously at the enemy?

    • Polly

    • Golly

    • Volley

    • Trolley

    Correct Answer
    A. Volley

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