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RUNAWAY WEAPON [1 record]

Record 1 1991-04-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Automatic or semi-automatic firearm that continues to fire after the trigger is released, caused by a defect in the mechanism or by short recoil. See also "short recoil".

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Arme automatique ou semi-automatique continuant à tirer après le relâchement de la détente, à cause d'un défaut du mécanisme ou d'une insuffisance de recul. Voir aussi "insuffisance de recul".

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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