ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

AK-101

Okay kiddo, the AK-101 is a gun that shoots bullets. It's part of a family of guns called AKs, which stands for "Automatic Kalashnikov". The AK-101 is special because it can shoot a small bullet called the 5.56mm NATO. This is different from other AKs that usually shoot bigger bullets like the 7.62mm.

The AK-101 has a long metal tube called a barrel, where the bullet comes out when you pull the trigger. It also has a handle that you hold onto, and a stock that rests against your shoulder to help you aim the gun. You can put a cartridge, which is a small container with gunpowder and a bullet inside, into the gun by opening something called a "magazine" and sliding it in.

When you squeeze the trigger, a tiny explosion in the cartridge sets off the gunpowder which sends the bullet flying out of the barrel. The recoil from the explosion - or the kick - of the gun makes it move backwards a little bit.

Overall, the AK-101 is a gun used by people like soldiers and police officers to protect themselves and protect others. They're very powerful weapons that need to be respected and handled carefully.