trigger guard

Noun

Meaning

trigger guard (plural trigger guards)

A thin loop surrounding the trigger of a weapon to keep it from accidental discharge.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

This machine pistol has a horizontal rail in front of the trigger guard through which a spare magazine can be attached and be used as a foregrip for better control during full automatic firing. Source: Internet

The dog tags hang from the rifle's handle or trigger guard. Source: Internet

Keep fingers off the trigger Finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard This rule is intended to prevent an undesired discharge. Source: Internet

The trigger guard and area above the trigger of a firearm presents a natural point for a handler to keep their finger out straight alongside the weapon, so as not to violate this rule. Source: Internet

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