A compact firearm design where the magazine and firing mechanism are located behind the trigger, creating a shorter overall length.
From 'bull' (powerful) + 'pup' (puppy, something small). Firearms designers coined this term in the 20th century to describe compact, powerful rifles with an unusual configuration.
The bullpup design is a military innovation that gives soldiers a full-powered rifle in a package as short as a carbine—countries from Britain to Israel use them because they're perfect for tight spaces.
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