submachine gun![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Shoulder-held automatic assault weapon that fires handgun cartridges in bursts.
magazine ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part containing the cartridges, which are automatically fed into the gun barrel.
magazine catch ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device that attaches the magazine to the weapon.
barrel ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Tubular part that guides the trajectory of the projectile.
trigger guard ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Metal piece covering and protecting the trigger.
butt plate ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Back part of the weapon that is held against the shoulder.
trigger ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device that is pressed to fire the weapon.
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.
receiver ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Metal casing around the weapon’s firing mechanism.
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.
front sight ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Metal aiming device attached to the front of the barrel.