Rhode Island Blue Card Practice Test

What is a not a type of handgun action?

1. Break or Hinge

2. Revolver

3. Lever-action

4. Semi-Auto

The correct answer is: Lever-action

The correct answer, identifying a type of handgun action that does not exist, is lever-action. In the context of handguns, action types typically refer to the mechanism by which the firearm operates. Common handgun actions include break-action, revolver, and semi-automatic, all of which are established classifications. Break-action handguns operate using a hinge mechanism that allows the barrel to pivot open for loading and unloading. Revolvers utilize a rotating cylinder to feed rounds into the chamber for firing, while semi-automatic handguns automatically cycle the firing mechanism after each shot, ejecting the fired cartridge and chambering a new round from a magazine. Lever-action, however, refers predominantly to rifles where a lever is used to reposition the next cartridge into the chamber. This action is not a design seen in handguns, making it the clear choice for the type that does not fit within the category of handgun actions.