Handgun Malfunctions Explained - A Hangfire

A Hangfire is a common malfunction in semi-automatic firearms.
This malfunction occurs when an ignition delay in the cartridge causes the shooter to experience a delay after squeezing the trigger, attempting to fire the handgun.
If you experience a hangfire, it is critical to keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction for a minimum of 30 seconds before investigating the malfunction.
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