Washington State Hunters Ed Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT a type of shotgun action?

1. Break Action

2. Lever Action

3. Automatic Action

4. Pump Action

The correct answer is: Automatic Action

The term "Automatic Action" is not a recognized type of shotgun action. Shotgun actions refer to the mechanism by which a shotgun loads, fires, and ejects shells. The types that are widely accepted include Break Action, Lever Action, and Pump Action, each functioning in its unique way. Break Action shotguns operate by opening the action, allowing the user to insert shells directly into the chamber. Pump Action shotguns require the shooter to manually cycle the action—pushing a forend back and then forward to chamber a shell. Lever Action, while less common in shotguns, refers to a mechanism that uses a lever to open the action and load shells. Automatic Action, as a term, does not specifically describe a shotgun type but instead is more commonly associated with rifles. While there are semi-automatic shotguns, the term "automatic" is not specifically used in describing shotguns as a category. Thus, it is the option that does not fit within the established classifications of shotgun actions.