Which of the following is NOT a major component of a modern rifle?

• A. Sight.
• B. Stock.
• C. Barrel.
• D. Magazine.

Answer: (A)

The main concept here is identifying which parts are essential for the rifle to function versus those that mainly aid aiming. The barrel, stock, and magazine are fundamental to how the rifle operates: the barrel guides and houses the bullet on its path, the stock provides a solid platform for the shooter and helps align the firearm, and the magazine stores and feeds rounds into the chamber. The sight, while very important for aiming, is not required for the rifle to fire; it’s an aiming aid that can be added, swapped, or removed without stopping the gun from functioning. That’s why the sight is not considered a major component.