So I've heard if you point the gun closely to a person, even if there is no bullet in it, the air (or something like that) will cause injuries. Is it true? If so why?
2007-01-11 22:25:32 · 15 answers · asked by Jarod 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Ok, if you're seriously wanting to know then perhaps I can help. First off, it sounds like you are referring to the use of blank cartridges. These are generally manufactured in one of two ways. The first is by crimping the opening of the brass casing in order to hold the gunpowder inside. The second is to retain the gunpowder by means of plugging the opening with a piece of cardboard.
In the case of the second type of blank ammunition two actors have been killed that I know of by being struck in the head with the cardboard. The shot was fired from a close range and in the case of one actor, the cardboard pushed a piece of skull into his brain killing him.
The first type of blank cartridge I described is dangerous if fired too closely to a person as well. While no large pieces are ejected from the firearm, a significant about of hot gasses and burning particles are. These particles can tattoo the body and destroy a person's vision.
I have used both of these types of training cartridges, as well as others, in my career as a tactical firearms instructor. Occasionally I've had to treat a few injuries as well due to people not following the safety precautions that the use of blank ammunition requires.
2007-01-12 01:52:43 · answer #1 · answered by deus ex machina 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe what you are talking about is with a blank in the gun. That is a casing with a powder charge and no bullet. Yes the pressure coming out of the barrel is sufficient to injure or kill at very close range say under 6 inches.
2007-01-12 06:31:07 · answer #2 · answered by setter505 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, the actor was Brandon Lee. Even if there is no bullet, there is still a wadding or cap in the round that is projected out of the barrel with enough force to penetrate your body and kill you at short range. I am not certain that this is what killed him, as I am unsure of all the details. I think I remember that there may have been something else that was stuck in the barrel that was propelled out and hit him. More than anything, ignorance and foolishness in how to handle firearms, even one loaded with blanks is what killed him.
2007-01-12 06:48:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The only way a completely empty gun is going to hurt someone is if you pistol whip them...by that I mean beating them over the head with the gun.
2007-01-12 06:51:58 · answer #4 · answered by Saphira 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes very true i forget the actors name a few years back but he put a gun to his head and pulled the trigger and altho he was firing blanks the hot gasses rapidly expanding come out of that barrel with terminal velocity.he was killed. granted it would have to be fired point blank to do this sort of damage. but even at a range of 6 to ten feen the gasses can cause 1st degree burns and bruising.
2007-01-12 06:36:41 · answer #5 · answered by eskew_obfuscation 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The only way an empty handgun can hurt another person is if you club them with it. Thre are no projectiles in the gun.
2007-01-12 06:43:36 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely not. The only way to hurt someone with an unloaded gun is to hit them with it. And guns are heavy too, so don't do it, it will hurt a lot.
2007-01-12 06:35:29 · answer #7 · answered by Robert 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you point an empty gun at a cop you will certainly get injured, blank or no blank.
2007-01-12 09:58:03 · answer #8 · answered by JOHN 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Blunt force trauma.
2007-01-12 06:40:16 · answer #9 · answered by kitty fresh & hissin' crew 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Blanks can kill someone if you are close enough. That must have been what they were talking about.
2007-01-12 06:30:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋