California Firearms Safety Certificates (CAFSC) Practice Exam

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Which type of ammunition is designed for shotguns?

Rimfire

Slug

Gauge

The type of ammunition specifically designed for shotguns is best identified by the term "gauge." Gauge refers to the measurement used to indicate the bore diameter of the shotgun, and it defines the size of the shotshell used in a shotgun. Shotgun shells are categorized by gauge rather than caliber, and the gauge number relates to the number of lead balls of a given diameter that can fit into the barrel with one pound of lead.

While slug ammunition is indeed a type of shotgun round that is commonly used for specific purposes, the term itself denotes a specific projectile designed for shotguns rather than the broader category of ammunition typically referred to as shotgun ammunition. Rimfire and centerfire refer to types of cartridges used predominantly in rifles and handguns, not shotguns. Thus, gauge accurately encapsulates the classification of ammunition designed for shotguns.

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