Category: Firearms

Firearms are portable, barreled weapons that use the explosive force of gunpowder or other propellants to launch projectiles, typically bullets. They are designed for use in hunting, sport shooting, law enforcement, and military applications. Firearms are classified into various categories, primarily including handguns (such as revolvers and pistols), rifles, and shotguns. Each type has distinct characteristics and uses, with handguns being compact and easily concealable, rifles featuring longer barrels for increased accuracy and range, and shotguns designed to fire multiple projectiles or larger single projectiles for close-range targets. Firearms operate based on the principle of converting chemical energy from a propellant into kinetic energy to propel a projectile. Firearm regulations and ownership laws vary significantly across different countries and jurisdictions, reflecting variations in cultural, legal, and safety considerations surrounding their use.