Halvautomatiska

Halvautomatiska is a Swedish term that translates to "semi-automatic" in English. It is primarily used in the context of firearms, referring to a type of self-loading rifle, pistol, or shotgun. Unlike a fully automatic weapon which continues to fire as long as the trigger is held down, a semi-automatic firearm fires one shot each time the trigger is pulled. After each shot, the mechanism automatically ejects the spent casing and loads a new cartridge into the chamber, preparing the weapon for the next shot.

This self-loading action is achieved through various operating systems, such as gas operation, blowback, or recoil operation. The user must manually release the trigger and pull it again to fire the subsequent round. This distinction is crucial for understanding firearm classifications and legal regulations in many countries. The term "halvautomatiska" therefore denotes a specific functionality in weapon design and operation.