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Shotguns Vs Guns Research Paper

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This week we learned about the different types of firearms actions, differences between rifles and shotguns, and how to obtain your Federal Firearms License (FFL). Even though it was a basic overview of how to obtain your Federal Firearms Licenses, the reading did hit several key points. You can request a packet directly from the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) by calling, submitting an online request for an application, or download an application from the ATF website. During the process of filling out the applications you will need to also get a fingerprint card from your local law enforcement. You must meet numerous requirements prior to applying for FFL such as: 21 years old or older, not under indictment, not a felon, not a fugitive of justice, or not an alien just to name a few. There are 11 types of firearms license one can apply for. Type 01 Dealer in …show more content…

Both are considered long guns because they are shot from the shoulder and held with two hands. One of the major differences between the two is the barrel. On a rifle the barrel has a thicker wall with a smaller bore and rifling. Rifling is a thin grove or ridges inside the bore to give a spin on the projectile, which increases accuracy and distance. Shotgun has a thinner wall with a smooth bore. Specialty shotguns may have a choke in the bore, which adds a narrowing about 1½ inch from the end of barrel, to control the shot as it leaves. Another option for a choke is a screw on choke. When using a screw on choke one must be cautious about using the correct threaded choke, such as a Remington choke with a Remington barrel. A second difference is rifles use a cartridge and shotgun uses shells. Cartridges are measured in calibers and shells are measured in gages, except .410gage, which is acutely a caliber and would be equivalent to 68gage. Both rifles and shotguns have different types actions, such as single shot, semi-automatic and

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