Trigger (firearms)
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trigger-firearms-189-6957297
title:
Trigger (firearms)
text:
A trigger is a mechanism that actuates the function of a ranged weapon such as a firearm, airgun, crossbow, or speargun. The word may also be used to describe a switch that initiates the operation of other non-shooting devices such as a trap, a power tool, or a quick release. A small amount of energy applied to the trigger leads to the release of much more energy. Most triggers use a small flattened lever depressed by the index finger, but some weapons such as the M2 Browning machine gun or the
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Mechanism that activates a gun
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigger_(firearms)
date created:
2006-04-05T03:13:28Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T09:06:01Z
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