Minnesota Firearms Safety Hunter Education Practice Exam

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Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects cartridges or shells?

  1. Barrel

  2. Action

  3. Stock

  4. Sight

The correct answer is: Action

The part of the firearm that is responsible for loading, firing, and ejecting cartridges or shells is called the action. The action of a firearm is essentially the mechanism that facilitates the firing process by handling the loading of ammunition, firing it, and then ejecting the spent casing. Options A, C, and D do not perform the functions described in the question.