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## Lesson Goal At the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify different types and calibers/gauges of ammunition, and know how to inspect ammunition for defects and store ammunition properly. ## Ammunition Parts and Types Please refer to Figure 3-1. It illustrates the basic parts of ammunit...

## Lesson Goal At the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify different types and calibers/gauges of ammunition, and know how to inspect ammunition for defects and store ammunition properly. ## Ammunition Parts and Types Please refer to Figure 3-1. It illustrates the basic parts of ammunition for a pistol. * **bullet:** portion of the cartridge that becomes a projectile when in flight * **case/casing:** the metal or plastic container that holds all parts of a round of ammunition: primer, powder, and bullet * **headstamp:** markings found on the head of ammunition that indicate caliber or gauge and identify manufacturer * **powder:** propellant used in most firearms; it produces a large volume of gas when ignited * **primer:** mixture used to ignite the propellant or powder * **rim:** the edge on the base of a cartridge case that stops the progress of the case into the chamber * **round:** complete ammunition cartridge that contains all parts of ammunition ## HL321.1. Identify pistol ammunition parts and nomenclature * **pistol cartridge** * **bullet or projectile** * **case** * **powder** * **primer** * **rim**