A device used for storing [[ammunition]] and feeding it into a repeating [[gun|firearm]]. May be referred to as a "mag" for short. Found in internal as well as external types, the most common is the detachable box magazine, such as that used by most modern [[assault_rifle|assault rifles]] and semi-automatic [[handgun]]s. Magazines generally have [[spring (object)|spring]]-like object inside that pushes ammunition into the chamber.

Not to be confused with a [[clip_(weapon)|]], a simple strip that store multiple rounds together as a unit for [[reloading]] into the fixed magazine or cylinder of a firearm.

h4. See also

* [[ammunition belt]]
* [[ammunition pouch]]
* [[bandolier]]
* [[cartridge]]
* [[clip (weapon)]]
* [[drum magazine]]
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