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firing pin

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firing pin
n.
The part of the bolt or breech of a firearm that strikes the primer and detonates the charge of a projectile.

firing pin
n
(Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) the part of the firing mechanism of a firearm that ignites the charge by striking the primer
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Noun1.firing pin - striker that ignites the charge by striking the primerfiring pin - striker that ignites the charge by striking the primer
firearm, small-arm, piece - a portable gun; "he wore his firearm in a shoulder holster"
striker - the part of a mechanical device that strikes something


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But as the 40-year-old cocked the weapon and put it to his temple to demonstrate the firing pin, he forgot the gun was loaded.
If an extractor pin fails while the bolt is locking in place, the bolt can jam in the barrel extension, which prevents the firing pin from striking the primer.
Instead, Roman points his gun at Gardy, but he's removed the firing pin.
 
 
 
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