Question: what is a 7 gun salute?
Answer: There is no such thing as a 7 Gun Salute. The action done for retired veterans is actually called a rifle volley, and can be done with 3, 5, or 7 soldiers firing 3 volleys each. ... The actual 21 Gun Salute is done with cannons, and is only used for presidents, vice presidents, and certain heads of state.