A bolt-on muzzle brake having an angled base, clamps to secure it to a firearm barrel, and a tube at the end of the angled base that redirects the recoil producing gases. Revolution is converted to linear movement by roller bearings interposed between two ramp portions each having a straight inclined surface, and a friction member is pressed against a disk by a friction material holding portion being moved in a straight direction. The apparatus further comprises a ball striker mechanism controlling a ball striker.