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An individual is operating a shotgun that requires them to slide the fore-end backward and then forward to eject a spent shell and load a new one from the magazine. What type of action does this firearm primarily utilize?

Pump action firearms, often shotguns, are characterized by a movable fore-end that is manually pumped back and forth to cycle the action. This movement extracts

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Question: An individual is operating a shotgun that requires them to slide the fore-end backward and then forward to eject a spent shell and load a new one from the magazine. What type of action does this firearm primarily utilize?

Answer options:

  • Break action
  • Semi-automatic ✅ Pump action
  • Lever action

Correct answer: Pump action

Explanation: Pump action firearms, often shotguns, are characterized by a movable fore-end that is manually pumped back and forth to cycle the action. This movement extracts the used cartridge, ejects it, and then loads a fresh cartridge into the chamber.

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