Archives: Glossary

An action in which a top-hinged breech block pivots up and forward to open. Locking on this action is accomplished by a cam piece located at the rear of the breech block that fits into a mating recess. Also known as a “Cam Lock.”

A shotgun specifically designed for the game of Trap shooting.

A shotgun target sport in which clay targets are thrown away from the shooters by a reciprocating trap located forward of the firing line.

A type of buttplate with a hinged closure plate in the butt-end of a firearm. Opening of the trap door exposes a recess in the stock which can be used for storage.

That part of a firearm mechanism which is moved manually to cause the firearm to
discharge.

A connecting piece between the trigger and the sear.

The sensible movement of the trigger or take-up or pretravel, prior to sear release.

A rigid loop which partially surrounds the trigger to reduce the possibility of accidental discharge.

1. An accessory for blocking unauthorized trigger movement during gun storage. Must never be applied to a loaded firearm. 2. A form of firearm safety blocking trigger movement.

Those parts which, when pressure is applied to the trigger, release the hammer or striker. Also called Fire Control.