The Daily Debrief
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Traditions · Easy
A true 21-gun salute is fired with what kind of weapon, not the rifles you see at a graveside?
The answer is D: Cannons or artillery pieces
In military ceremony, a 'gun' means a cannon, so a 21-gun salute is fired by artillery. It is reserved for the highest honors, such as a head of state, which is why a graveside rifle party is a different tradition entirely.
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