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What is the name for the tube-shaped part of a firearm that the bullet or shot travels through after the cartridge is fired?

  1. A. Trigger guard

  2. B. Barrel

  3. C. Sight

  4. D. Stock

The correct answer is: B. Barrel

The barrel is the tube-shaped part of a firearm that allows the bullet or shot to travel through after the cartridge has been fired. The trigger guard is a protective cover for the trigger and does not play a role in directing the bullet's trajectory. Sights are used for aiming and do not impact the bullet's travel after it has been fired. The stock is the handle or grip of the firearm and does not have any connection to the barrel's function. Therefore, barrel is the only option that accurately describes the tube-shaped part responsible for guiding the bullet's path.