[DOC] [TLE] FIREARMS DEFINITIONS [PAR] shotshell. Barrel: The metal tube through which a projectile or shot charge is fired
. May ... Chamber: The portion of the "action" that holds the cartridge ready for 
firing. Choke: An ... Firing Pin: That part of a firearm mechanism that strikes the 
primer of a ... Gunpowder: Any of various powders used in ammunition as a 
propellant. [DOC] [TLE] IHEA Homestudy: Glossary of Firearm Terms [PAR] Base Wad: The paper filler at the rear of the powder charge of the shotgun shell. 
... Belt: The narrow band around the rear section of a cartridge case just forward 
of the .... Firing Pin: The part of the breech mechanism which strikes the primer of 
the cartridge. ... Igniting Charge: The charge used to ignite the propelling charge. [DOC] [TLE] Primer (firearm) - Wikipedia [PAR] In firearm ballistics, the primer is a component of pistol, rifle, and shotgun rounds. 
Early primers ... The first step to firing a firearm of any sort is igniting the 
propellant. ... Holding a burning stick while trying to pour a charge of black 
powder .... a firing pin that strikes a ring of priming compound in the center of the 
cartridge as... [DOC] [TLE] Glossary of firearms terms - Wikipedia [PAR] The following are terms related to firearms and ammunition topics. Contents : Top
; 09; A; B; C ... Since the design of the cartridge, the meaning has been 
transferred to the ..... The term gunpowder also refers broadly to any propellant 
powder. ... hammer: The function of the hammer is to strike the firing pin in a 
firearm, which... [DOC] [TLE] How does a gun work? - Quora [PAR] That depends on the gun. Different guns have different firing mechanisms. Bullets
, however ... The mechanics of the gun vary, but a firing pin eventually strikes the 
primer, which ignites the propellant. ... and to smash the primer of a cartridge 
which produces a flame to ignite the propellant charge inside the the cartridge 
case. [DOC] [TLE] Definitions and Information about Naval Guns - NavWeaps [PAR] Sep 11, 2016 ... Charge or Powder Charge - The amount of propellant used in firing a ... These 
were flashproof containers for bag charges (cartridges). ..... Set-back - The shock 
on a projectile when fired from a gun or when it strikes a target. [DOC] [TLE] Principles of Firearms -- Functions -- Firing - RKBA.org [PAR] Firing is the sequence of events which ignites the propellant charge in the 
cartridge. As described in the Definitions section the cartridge primer contains a 
small ... In modern revolvers the hammer usually hits a transfer bar which is 
moved into... [DOC] [TLE] Gun Glossary: Every Term You Could Possibly Need, In One Spot ... [PAR] May 31, 2015 ... A single unit of ammunition in modern firearms is called a cartridge. ... A fully 
automatic firearm is capable of sequentially firing two or more cartridges ... stop a 
bullet and prevent it from hitting anything else after the target is struck. ...... 
POWDER CHARGE  The amount of propellant powder that is suitable... [DOC] [TLE] How Ammunition Works - GunGoddess.com [PAR] A caseless cartridge consists of a molded propellant charge with a bullet affixed 
... is started by a spark from the primer, which ignites when struck by the firing pin. 
... contaminating the gun barrel and from breaking apart when it strikes a target. [DOC] [TLE] Firing pin - definition of firing pin by The Free Dictionary [PAR] a plunger in the firing mechanism of a firearm that strikes the cartridge primer, 
igniting ... Noun, 1. firing pin - striker that ignites the charge by striking the primer. [DOC] [TLE] FIRE CONTROL FUNDAMENTALS - Part B [PAR] When the projectile hits the target, the explosive within the projectile is set off. ... 
the firing mechanism of the gun, sets off the propelling charge and fires the gun. 
... and sets off the high explosive projectile charge when the projectile strikes or ... 
primer and propelling charge contained in a cartridge case which is attached to... [DOC] [TLE] How ammunition is made - material, manufacture, history, used ...

Question: In a gun, it strikes the cartridge, setting off the propelling charge
Answer: firing pin