Aha Trivia Stuff Everyone Should Know
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What is a misfire?

A cartridge that fails to fire when the trigger is pulled.

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  1. A shot that hits the bullseye
  2. A rifle that fires too fast
  3. A cartridge that fails to fire when the trigger is pulled ✔

Why: A misfire is a failure of the cartridge to fire, and you should follow range procedures and seek instructor guidance.

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A misfire misses the fire entirely
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References

Answer: A cartridge that fails to fire when the trigger is pulled. A misfire is a failure of the cartridge to fire, and you should follow range procedures and seek instructor guidance.

  1. Scouting America: Rifle Shooting www.scouting.org/merit-badges/rifle-shooting
    Explain to your counselor what a misfire, hangfire, and squib fire are
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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