California Firearms Safety Certificates (CAFSC) Practice Exam

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Which action type is not able to accommodate a magazine?

Lever-action
Hinge
Pump-action
Revolver

The correct answer is: Hinge

The hinge action type refers primarily to firearms such as break-action shotguns or rifles where the barrel(s) hinge open to load and unload cartridges. These types of firearms typically do not utilize a magazine for storing ammunition, as they are designed to be loaded one round at a time directly into the chamber after the action is opened. In contrast, lever-action, pump-action, and revolver firearms are designed to accommodate magazines or mechanisms that allow for multiple rounds to be stored and fed into the chamber. Lever-action and pump-action firearms generally feature tube or box magazines, while revolvers have chambers in a rotating cylinder that hold the cartridges. The hinge action’s design inherently limits its ability to incorporate a magazine, making it distinct in this regard.