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A firearm that is designed to be fired by the energy of the explosive in a cartridge and is capable of firing more than one shot with a single pull of the trigger is:

An automatic firearm continues to fire projectiles as long as the trigger is held down (until ammunition is exhausted).

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Question: A firearm that is designed to be fired by the energy of the explosive in a cartridge and is capable of firing more than one shot with a single pull of the trigger is:

Answer options:

  • A semi-automatic ✅ An automatic
  • A double-action
  • A repeater

Correct answer: An automatic

Explanation: An automatic firearm continues to fire projectiles as long as the trigger is held down (until ammunition is exhausted).

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