shotgun

Shoulder weapon made up of a long barrel attached to a frame; it uses cartridges loaded with 24 g of lead having a diameter no greater than 2.5 mm.

trigger guard

Metal piece covering and protecting the trigger.

pistol grip

Narrow part for gripping and handling the weapon.

stock

Back part of the weapon that is held against the shoulder.

forearm

Frame made of wood on which the barrel is fitted.

trigger

Device that is pressed to fire the weapon.

ventilated rib

Strip with air holes for cooling the barrel of the shotgun.

barrel

Tubular part that guides the trajectory of the projectile.

muzzle

Opening through which the projectile leaves the barrel.

cheek piece

Movable and adjustable part against which the shooter can rest his cheek when shouldering the weapon.

cartridges

Ammunition consisting of a projectile (ball or lead), an explosive charge (gunpowder) and a primer collected inside a casing.

base

Metal base of the case that contains the primer.

plastic case

Cylindrical cover that contains the cartridge’s gunpowder and projectile.