[csmusaret]

The fact that they’re “semiautomatic” means they fire one bullet for each pull of the trigger

You hit on one of my pet peeves. By that description a bolt action rifle is semi automatic; even a single shot rifle.

[MrB]

“self loading with a detachable magazine” is too much of a mouthful for these folks though.

[SeeSac]

You hit on one of my pet peeves. By that description a bolt action rifle is semi automatic; even a single shot rifle

Yes. That was my point why I posted a single-shot revolver photo.

[Atlas Sneezed]

The fact that they’re “semiautomatic” means they fire one bullet for each pull of the trigger

You hit on one of my pet peeves. By that description a bolt action rifle is semi automatic; even a single shot rifle.

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Yes.

I’d say: The fact that they’re “semiautomatic” means they don’t need to be manually cocked between shots, in contrast to a bolt action hunting rifle, or an old style cowboy gun. Like ordinary revolvers, they fire only one round for each pull of the trigger.

I’d also add an section to this distinguishing between cartridges, bullets, and casings.