A rifle is a firearm.
Rifle is a term that refers to a type of firearm . It is a long weapon that, in its barrel, has a rifled bore (the inside of the tube) to ensure that the bullet does not destabilize when fired. Thanks to the rifled bore, the bullet fired from a rifle rotates on itself at high speed.
For example: “The rifle shot hit the target” , “A man was attacked with a rifle by a stranger when he was walking through the forest” , “The Police seized five revolvers, two rifles and ten knives from the suspect's house” .
Characteristics of a rifle
A rifle is a rifle that, thanks to the extension of its barrel, has a long range. This means that the bullets fired from the rifle can travel great distances. In ancient times, a bayonet was added to the tip of the rifle for use in hand-to-hand combat .
There are various types of rifles. The rifle most used by armies today is the so-called assault rifle , which makes it possible to shoot in automatic mode (fires a large number of bullets in a short time) or in semi-automatic mode (fires fewer bullets, but with more precision). .
Rifles that have a shorter barrel than rifles are known as carbines . A carbine shoots with less speed and at a shorter distance than a rifle, although they generally use the same ammunition.
There are multiple types of rifles.
Classification according to type
There are many types of rifles that exist on the market and that are used in different areas, among which are, in addition to those mentioned, the following:
- Bolt action rifle , which has a rifled barrel, a compact design and a manual repeating mechanism that is very similar to that of a bolt action , hence its name. It is very accurate, has a good quality-price ratio and can be used as a hunting weapon.
- Semi-automatic rifle , which is very versatile and is commonly used for hunting, whether in hunting or hunting. It also has two versions: the one with a mobile barrel with compensation spring or the one with gas intake.
- Bolt-action snipper rifle , which is known as the ideal weapon for a sniper and has more than remarkable precision . It allows you to hit the target from a kilometer away, weighs between 5 and 6 kilos, incorporates a telescopic sight and is used within the police field.
- Single shot rifle . Under this name is a single-barreled weapon, which stands out for both its precision and its lightness and is used in high mountain hunting in stalking.
- Lever-action rifle , which is based on an ancient system of operation and an appearance similar to that of rifles in the American Old West.
- Express rifle , which has two juxtaposed barrels, which is very powerful and is also identified as one of the heaviest on the market.
The National Rifle Association
The National Rifle Association (or NRA for its acronym in English) is a United States entity that brings together rifle owners and protects the right to have weapons, whether for self-defense or recreational use.
The NRA was founded in 1871 . It is, therefore, the oldest civil rights association in the entire United States.