Glossary of Firearms Terms

Also called "ammo", ammunition is a general term used to describe any material fired from a weapon.  Firearm ammunition comes in a variety of sizes and types and is typically designed to work in specific firearms.

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The ATF, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is a law enforcement agency in the United States' Department of Justice.  The ATF is tasked with numerous jobs including stopping the illegal use and trafficking of firearms.

Automatic firearm is a firearm that automatically feeds ammunition as long as the trigger is depressed.

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