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What is a misfire?

A failure of the shell to fire when the trigger is pulled.

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  1. A failure of the shell to fire when the trigger is pulled ✔
  2. A shell that fires too early
  3. A shell that fires with extra power

Why: A misfire is a failure to fire. A hangfire is a delayed firing, and a squib is a weak or underpowered load.

Huh, didn't know that: A misfire is a failure to fire. A hangfire is a delayed firing, and a squib is a weak or underpowered load.

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That misfire missed its cue.
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Answer: A failure of the shell to fire when the trigger is pulled. A misfire is a failure to fire. A hangfire is a delayed firing, and a squib is a weak or underpowered load.

  1. Scouting America: Shotgun Shooting www.scouting.org/merit-badges/shotgun-shooting
    Identify the causes of a shotgun's failure to fire, and explain what a misfire, hangfire, and squib fire are
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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