Firing Mechanism

A firing mechanism is a crucial component of firearms that initiates the discharge of a bullet. When the trigger is pulled, it activates a series of parts: the hammer or striker moves and strikes a firing pin, which then hits the primer of a cartridge. This ignites the gunpowder inside the cartridge, creating gas that rapidly expands and pushes the bullet out of the barrel. The entire process occurs in a fraction of a second, enabling the firearm to operate efficiently and safely. Understanding this mechanism is key to grasping how modern firearms work.