California Firearms Safety Certificates (CAFSC) Practice Exam

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Study for the California Firearms Safety Certificates Exam. Enhance your knowledge with quiz questions that cover essential firearm safety topics. Prepare effectively to pass the exam and ensure responsible firearm handling!

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What is the name of the part of the gun that strikes the primer?

Trigger
Firing pin
Slide
Barrel

The correct answer is: Firing pin

The part of the gun that strikes the primer is called the firing pin. Upon pulling the trigger, the firing pin is propelled forward, striking the primer located at the base of the cartridge. This impact ignites the primer compound, subsequently igniting the gunpowder in the cartridge and firing the bullet. The trigger is the mechanism that the shooter pulls to initiate the firing sequence, but it does not directly make contact with the primer. The slide is a component typically found on semi-automatic pistols that helps chamber a round and eject spent casings, while the barrel is the part of the gun through which the bullet travels once fired. Understanding the function of the firing pin is crucial for firearm safety and operation.