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Introduction
Shooting blanks in a real gun is possible, but it comes with its own set of downsides. If you are a gun enthusiast then you must have probably heard someone use the phrase -shooting blanks- in their statements. It is a common phrase that needs clarification. So what does it mean to shoot blanks?
Shooting blanks is not a harmless activity. There are so many injuries associated with firing blanks in a real gun. In this article, we will understand why people who get shot with blank ammunition still die. As we also tackle what blanks are, why they are used and why they are considered lethal.
Understanding How Blanks Work
To understand what blanks are, you must understand how a bullet works and how it is constructed. For a bullet to be effective, the bullet and gun have to make a spark to set the entire firing process in motion. Therefore, a fuel source that ignites quickly will create a lot of gas to shove the projectile out. The flying projectile is what hits the target. The earliest version of bullets would come in packages that would contain all of those things rattling around but separately.
The Bullet and Cartridge in Blank Shooting
When you hear people talk about a bullet you should know they mean to call it a cartridge. A cartridge is a three-part object with the actual bullet mounted on the end. The cartridge is what you load into a rifle, and the bullet is part of a cartridge that fires out the end. Cartridges have three sections
- Primer
- Propellant,
- Bullet
At the back, the primer also called the percussion cap is the fuse of the firework. It is a small fire that starts a bigger one. The next section of the cartridge is the propellant which is a chemical explosive and acts as the bullet’s main engine. The function of the propellant is to power the bullet down the gun and through the air to the target.
At the front is the bullet which is a tapering metal cylinder that hits the target at high velocities. As it tapers it reduces air resistance so that it goes further and faster and further. The high speed also helps it to penetrate metal, flesh, or whatever target it hits. For the bullet to do damage, it must always penetrate the target.
Blank Guns Ammo
There are only the Brass .22 Short, 8mm, or 9mm blanks. The construction is of an alloy unsuitable for use in a firearm. You should never attempt to convert a blank-firing gun to take ammunition other than two listed above. In most cases, the pistol may explode and subject them to great harm.
Why is a Blank Bullet Dangerous?
Range/Distance
The bullet does damage because it is constructed of a heavy and dense substance. The heavy object keeps its momentum