3.4 Shotgun Actions
Shotguns use many of the same actions as rifles—the
pump action, semi-automatic, and bolt action. They
also use a break action as either a single barrel or
double barrels. The double barrels can be arranged
horizontally (side-by-side) or vertically (over-under).
There are four common types of shotgun actions:

When handling any firearm, keep the gun pointed in
a safe direction at all times! Keep your fingers away
from the trigger unless you are ready to shoot! When
you unload bolt-action shotguns, always look and feel
into the open action. Double check to make sure that
there are no shotshells in the chamber or magazine. |