automatic rifle![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Portable assault rifle that fires cartridges; in automatic weapons such as submachine guns and light machine guns, the cartridges are fed by a magazine or a belt.
flash hider ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Muzzle attachment designed to cool the gases and reduce muzzle flash.
handguard ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Piece that protects the shooter’s hand from the heat of the barrel.
magazine ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part containing the cartridges, which are automatically fed into the gun barrel.
safety ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Catch that blocks the trigger to prevent the weapon from firing by accident.
trigger ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device that is pressed to fire the weapon.
butt ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Back part of the weapon that is held against the shoulder.
pistol grip ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part for holding and aiming the weapon; its shape is similar to that of a pistol butt.
charging handle ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device used to cock the weapon.
bolt assist mechanism ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Mechanism for choosing between automatic fire (center position) or single shot (down position).
rear sight ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Articulated graduated aiming device attached to the back of the barrel; the rear sight is lined up with the front sight when aiming.
barrel ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Tubular part that guides the trajectory of the projectile.
front sight housing ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device that protects the front sight from impact.
barrel jacket ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Perforated or water-filled metal tube around the barrel; during firing, the tube fills with water to cool down the barrel.
ejection port ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Hole from which the empty shell casings are ejected.
receiver ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Metal casing around the weapon’s firing mechanism.