California Firearms Safety Certificates (CAFSC) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is not a component of a cartridge or shotgun shell?

Primer
Projectile
Choke
Wad

The correct answer is: Choke

In the context of ammunition for firearms, a cartridge typically consists of several key components: a primer, a projectile (bullet), and a case that holds the powder. In the case of shotgun shells, the components include a primer, a wad, and pellets (the projectiles). The choke, which is a constriction at the end of a shotgun barrel, affects the spread of the shot as it exits the barrel but is not a structural component of the ammunition itself. It serves a different function related to the shotgun's operation and performance. Thus, identifying the choke as not being part of a cartridge or a shotgun shell is accurate, as it does not comprise any of the fundamental elements of a round of ammunition.