👉 Carbine is a type of weapon that has a long barrel, typically about 12 inches (30.4 cm) in length, and a flat front. It is often used for target shooting or rifle training. Carbine weapons are also known as long-range rifles, although they can be used at short ranges as well. Carbine weapons have features such as a barrel that has a longer diameter than the other side of the weapon's stock, allowing it to fire more accurately from a