What does FP stand for?

Firing Pin (firearms)

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Samples in periodicals archive:

But as the 40-year-old cocked the weapon and put it to his temple to demonstrate the firing pin, he forgot the gun was loaded.

Gun coach shot bungle

If an extractor pin fails while the bolt is locking in place, the bolt can jam in the barrel extension, which prevents the firing pin from striking the primer.

Extract bad extractor pins

Instead, Roman points his gun at Gardy, but he's removed the firing pin.

home & away; this week

Police evacuated the house and two properties either side while experts analysed the rusting device which had a firing pin in place.

Street in grenade alert drama

An Army bomb disposal team x-rayed the corroded metal sphere, which was encrusted with shells, and found the firing pin was intact and active.

Bomb in a buggy

We have used BDU-33s for years without incident, after replacing that poorly designed and dangerous firing pin with the Australian "Aust Mk2" (NSN 1325-66-089-6889).

Almost killed by a practice bomb. (Letters to the Editor)

Still can't be fired left-handed FIRING MECHANISM ACTION: New firing pin and breach mechanism PROBLEM: Prone to jamming in heat and dust.

Back in the firing line; Ministers spent [pounds sterling]92m to put ...

The firing pin has an adjustment spring for the amount of pressure needed to drive the firing pin.

Unusual Weapon: Barrel Gun