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Which of the following is a correct description of a semi-automatic rifle’s operation?

CFSC Student Handbook — 'Semi-automatic' section: Semi-automatic firearms fire one round per trigger pull and use energy from the fired cartridge to cycle the a

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Question: Which of the following is a correct description of a semi-automatic rifle’s operation?

Answer options: ✅ It fires one cartridge for each pull of the trigger and automatically cycles the next round into the chamber

  • It must be manually cycled after every shot by operating a bolt
  • It only fires until the magazine is empty once the trigger is held down
  • It requires the barrel to be broken open after each shot

Correct answer: It fires one cartridge for each pull of the trigger and automatically cycles the next round into the chamber

Explanation: CFSC Student Handbook — 'Semi-automatic' section: Semi-automatic firearms fire one round per trigger pull and use energy from the fired cartridge to cycle the action and chamber the next round automatically (subject to safe handling and legal constraints).

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