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What is a hangfire?
A hangfire is a delay between the trigger being pulled and the cartridge actually firing — keep the muzzle pointed safely until you're certain it won't fire.
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Question: What is a hangfire?
Answer options:
- A misaligned sight ✅ A perceptible delay between the trigger pull and the cartridge firing
- A jammed magazine
- A cracked stock
Correct answer: A perceptible delay between the trigger pull and the cartridge firing
Explanation: A hangfire is a delay between the trigger being pulled and the cartridge actually firing — keep the muzzle pointed safely until you're certain it won't fire.
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