Electronic firing

However, in an electronic-firearm, an electric current instead of conventional mechanical action is used to ignite the propellant which fires the projectile.

However, rather than being struck by a firing pin or by equivalent mechanical means, an electric current serves to detonate the primer.

After which, the provided action delivers the thermal impulse necessary to ignite the propellant, which then deflagrates, producing pressure.

In this mechanism, an electric current is used to generate plasma that ignites the propellant in a controlled manner.

Electronic firing is also used in aircraft autocannons and ammunition as they are more resistant to jamming in high g environments.