And who would shoot some up at 1am? Well, I don't live in the richest neighborhood, but still in a small town.
2007-04-19 16:55:24 · 10 answers · asked by sgregory1522 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
It's very distinguishable if it's a firearm or a firecracker. Firearms are much louder than people think. The report is very sharp. Firecrackers are more of a "pop" compared to a gun's sharp "crack" as heard when the bullet reaches super-sonic velocities (in most guns). If a gun goes off near you, you'll know. They're rated as having similar decibel levels (around 140 on average) but the the bullet breaking the sound barrier creates that extra sharp, concussive sound.
If ever in doubt or you feel threatened, call the police. Even if it's just firecrackers, people have no business playing with them at such an hour.
It's funny how in movies, people can't hear gunshots because they're in their car or in the shower when a gun goes off within 50 feet or so.
2007-04-19 19:10:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
it may be definitely confusing to tell as a results of ear if there are a number of fireworks going off. particularly you're able to choose journey with the two fireworks and weapons, purely then will you be waiting to renowned the adaptation between gunshots (the noise relies upon on issues like length of shell, length of barrel, use of silencer, form of gun) and fireworks (many fireworks have an preliminary pop, and then yet another while the "shell" containing the wonderful show you spot detonates").
2016-11-25 23:36:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fireworks are black powder creations while modern gunpowder is quite different.
Black powder is slower burning with less pressure. So the noise created (depending on the powder charge) is a softer BOOM.
A gunshot, with modern gunpowder, burns faster with higher pressures and produces a sharper, louder CRACK.
Another thing to note: Black powder leaves a distinctive odor of sulfur in the air. Modern gunpowder smells of cordite. you will all so see a lot of white smoke in the area where firecrackers are being used. Modern gunpowder is smokeless.
2007-04-20 08:42:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Too many variables in play to make a blanket statement. I've been awakened from a sound sleep by those sort of noises a couple of times and you really can't differentiate. One time it was fireworks at midnight for the lunar new year in Korea and another time it was small arms fire. All sounded the same.
When in doubt assume gunfire. Better safe than sorry.
2007-04-20 15:34:02 · answer #4 · answered by gunplumber_462 7 · 6⤊ 2⤋
How to tell gunfire from fireworks?
Easy.
Look for holes in stuff around you, accompanied by a sharp-sounding "POP" or "SNAP" followed by a distant "POW" or "BANG". You'll hear the crack of the projectile before you hear the report of the weapon itself, usually. Puffs of dust, broken windows, and flying splinters are also telltales that gunfire has erupted in your AO.
2007-04-21 21:52:25 · answer #5 · answered by grenadier8408 3 · 3⤊ 4⤋
firearms are usually louder, but the only really good way to tell the difference is to do some shooting and lite some fireworks, and compare and contrast the differences.
2007-04-20 05:07:40 · answer #6 · answered by bghoundawg 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋
guns make a more distinct crack or snap
2007-04-20 13:29:44 · answer #7 · answered by Yoteman 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
With gunshots, the sirens usually come shortly after.
2007-04-19 17:03:37 · answer #8 · answered by blondietatt04 5 · 7⤊ 8⤋
http://youtu.be/oYqPAkCZfiI
2015-12-13 12:52:17 · answer #9 · answered by nondescript 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By using your ears.
2007-04-19 16:58:10 · answer #10 · answered by glasstin10 3 · 2⤊ 12⤋