Gun Shot Gun Research Paper
Device Presentation
C.J. Long
4th period
10-10-16
Function of device
A shotgun is usually designed to be fired from the shoulder, which uses the energy of a shell to fire a number of small spherical pellets called shot. A semi-automatic shotgun is a shotgun that is able to fire a shell after every trigger squeeze, without needing to manually chamber another round. This weapon uses gas, blowback, or recoil operation to cycle the action, eject the empty shell, and load another shell. When a round is loaded and ready to fire, the shotgun is ready to go through the motions of firing. When the shooter is ready, he or she pulls the trigger. The trigger activates the hammer, which strikes the firing pin causing the explosion. As the air pushes the bullet out of the barrel, air escapes through the bottom of the barrel into the gas chamber. This change in pressure causes the piston to move, pushing the bolt backward. …show more content…
In fact, they were so devastating in WWI that German officials protested their use in combat. The shotgun’s versatility doesn’t end simply with defensive load options either. It is truly the most versatile firearm on Earth. With the ability to fire shot and slugs, a shotgun can put quail on the table one day, deer in the freezer the next, and stand watch during the night in-between. If you only own one gun, it really ought to be a shotgun. The vast array of aftermarket stocks, sights, and other accessories also allows for a considerable amount of customization.The shotgun is also a very economical option when compared to carbines and handguns. A quality pump-action shotgun can often be had for half the cost of a reputable full-size handgun and well below the retail cost for even an entry-level AR carbine. This makes the defensive shotgun not only more attainable, but the money saved on buying one allows for investments in accessories, ammunition, and training which is often woefully
C.J. Long
4th period
10-10-16
Function of device
A shotgun is usually designed to be fired from the shoulder, which uses the energy of a shell to fire a number of small spherical pellets called shot. A semi-automatic shotgun is a shotgun that is able to fire a shell after every trigger squeeze, without needing to manually chamber another round. This weapon uses gas, blowback, or recoil operation to cycle the action, eject the empty shell, and load another shell. When a round is loaded and ready to fire, the shotgun is ready to go through the motions of firing. When the shooter is ready, he or she pulls the trigger. The trigger activates the hammer, which strikes the firing pin causing the explosion. As the air pushes the bullet out of the barrel, air escapes through the bottom of the barrel into the gas chamber. This change in pressure causes the piston to move, pushing the bolt backward. …show more content…
In fact, they were so devastating in WWI that German officials protested their use in combat. The shotgun’s versatility doesn’t end simply with defensive load options either. It is truly the most versatile firearm on Earth. With the ability to fire shot and slugs, a shotgun can put quail on the table one day, deer in the freezer the next, and stand watch during the night in-between. If you only own one gun, it really ought to be a shotgun. The vast array of aftermarket stocks, sights, and other accessories also allows for a considerable amount of customization.The shotgun is also a very economical option when compared to carbines and handguns. A quality pump-action shotgun can often be had for half the cost of a reputable full-size handgun and well below the retail cost for even an entry-level AR carbine. This makes the defensive shotgun not only more attainable, but the money saved on buying one allows for investments in accessories, ammunition, and training which is often woefully