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submachine gun ![click to hear : submachine gun click to hear : submachine gun](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Shoulder-held automatic assault weapon that fires handgun cartridges in bursts.
magazine ![click to hear : magazine click to hear : magazine](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Part containing the cartridges, which are automatically fed into the gun barrel.
magazine catch ![click to hear : magazine catch click to hear : magazine catch](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Device that attaches the magazine to the weapon.
barrel ![click to hear : barrel click to hear : barrel](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Tubular part that guides the trajectory of the projectile.
trigger guard ![click to hear : trigger guard click to hear : trigger guard](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Metal piece covering and protecting the trigger.
butt plate ![click to hear : butt plate click to hear : butt plate](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Back part of the weapon that is held against the shoulder.
trigger ![click to hear : trigger click to hear : trigger](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Device that is pressed to fire the weapon.
pistol grip ![click to hear : pistol grip click to hear : pistol grip](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Part for holding and aiming the weapon; its shape is similar to that of a pistol butt.
receiver ![click to hear : receiver click to hear : receiver](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Metal casing around the weapon’s firing mechanism.
rear sight ![click to hear : rear sight click to hear : rear sight](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Articulated graduated aiming device attached to the back of the barrel; the rear sight is lined up with the front sight when aiming.
front sight ![click to hear : front sight click to hear : front sight](../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Metal aiming device attached to the front of the barrel.