FUSED SHOT

Two or more shot pellets joined together during the process of manufacturing or during firing.

FRICTION RING

A metallic ring surrounding the magazine tube to retard the opening velocity of a recoil operated shotgun.

FRONT SIGHT

Any form of sighting device at or near the muzzle of a firearm.

FRONT STRAP

The exposed metal strip at the front of a pistol or revolver grip.

FULL LENGTH RESIZING

The operation of reforming a fired cartridge case to approximately its original dimensions.

FULL LENGTH SIZING

The operation of reforming a fired cartridge case to approximately its original dimensions.

FULL METAL JACKET BULLET

A projectile in which the bullet jacket encloses most of the core with the exception of the base. Also called Full-Jacketed, Full Patch, Full Metal Case.

FOLLOWER

That part in a firearm which, through the action of a spring, forces a cartridge or cartridges to move.