Thursday 28th of March 2024

blanks compared to regular bullets...

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The following article is from 2015...

The gray lump that’s labeled 1 is the bullet. Typically, these contain a lead core that’s enveloped in a harder metallic case. Bullets poke out from the top of a shell (2), which also houses gunpowder (3) or a similar substance.

Now, look at the shell’s bottom. Down there, you’ll find both a rim (4) and a primer (5). When the gun’s trigger is pulled, a firing pin strikes the primer, causing the powder to ignite. As it burns, it rapidly releases gasses that build up with enough force to launch the bullet out of the cartridge and through the gun barrel.

In contrast, blank cartridges work by doing away with metal bullets altogether. Instead, the top of the shell is crimped or covered with a wad of paper, plastic, felt, or cotton. (The wadding or crimping prevents gunpowder from spilling out.) Fire a blank, and you’ll still get that convincing gunshot noise. Because there is no bullet to be propelled as a result of the explosion, these special cartridges aren’t likely to injure anyone—unless, of course, they’re used improperly.

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Make no mistake: blanks can kill. In 1984, actor Jon Erik-Hexum died while on the set of CBS’s Cover-Up as a result of a blank cartridge. Bored by incessant delays, the actor pointed a gun loaded with blanks to his head and reportedly said, “Can you believe this crap?” before pulling the trigger.

He had pressed the barrel directly to his temple, and the force of the explosion still did incredible damage, even without a bullet. It drove a small chunk of his own skull into his brain, which caused severe hemorrhaging and put him in a coma. He died as a result of his injuries.

“Blanks aren’t toys,” warns firearms dealer Bob Lesmeister. “You have to remember that the force of the exploding gas is great enough to fire a bullet.” In fact, some blank cartridges contain more gunpowder than regular ones in order to ensure an extra-loud sound.

Jon Erik-Hexum's death wasn’t an isolated incident. Blank cartridges have been responsible for multiple reported fatalities. As with all forms of ammunition, caution must be exercised when dealing with these rounds.

 

Read more: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71752/how-do-blanks-work-compared-regular-bullets

 

We feel sorry for what happened to Alec Baldwin, but the nature of the beast is dangerous no matter what. Any armourer should be able to tell the difference between live and blank ammunition... Some pig shooting bullets have a round lead head that could be mistaken for a "blank"... but they are usually only fitted to shotgun hunting shells which are bigger but made out of cardboard. The lead pellets in a hunting shotgun are not seen (capped with cardboard) thus it is diffcult to know the difference between a blank and live shell unless clearly marked.

 

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For many people, the gun is a potent symbol of all that is wrong with the American culture. It is considered to represent aggression, violence, male dominance, sexual frustration and a host of other behaviour that is abhorrent in a civilized society. However, for other Americans, the very same gun symbolizes all that is right, independence and self-sufficiency, outdoorsmanship, and the ability to protect oneself and one's family in an increasingly dangerous world. To these members of 'the gun culture', a firearm is the virtual embodiment of much loved traditional American values. Inevitably these two highly divergent viewpoints leave little room for agreement or even constructive debate. 

 

For many people, the gun is a potent symbol of all that is wrong with the American culture. It is considered to represent aggression, violence, male dominance, sexual frustration and a host of other behaviour that is abhorrent in a civilized society. However, for other Americans, the very same gun symbolizes all that is right, independence and self-sufficiency, outdoorsmanship, and the ability to protect oneself and one's family in an increasingly dangerous world. To these members of 'the gun culture', a firearm is the virtual embodiment of much loved traditional American values. Inevitably these two highly divergent viewpoints leave little room for agreement or even constructive debate

 

 

Read more:

https://ir.canterbury.ac.nz/handle/10092/17047

 

We have explored the mind of a person (say "man" for goodness sake, unless your name is Bridget McKenzie) with a gun in hand, culminating in this poem here: 

 

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Give a man a car and he will learn to drive.

Give a man a gun and he will learn to kill.

Give the man a bomber and he will learn to bomb.

Give a man a prayer and he will believe in god.

Give all these to a man and he will kill in the name of god.

 

                                        — Robert Urbanoski

 

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not in the script...

A lawsuit against Alec Baldwin alleges that a film script did not require him to fire a gun when he fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Script supervisor Mamie Mitchell - who called police after the shooting on the New Mexico film set - filed the suit. 

Her lawyer accused the actor of "playing Russian roulette" when he fired the gun without checking it. 

Mr Baldwin and the film's producers, who were also named in the lawsuit, have not yet commented. 

The Hollywood actor has previously shared comments from a crew member rejecting suggestions that the film set was unsafe. 

Authorities are still investigating the 21 October shooting that took place on the set of the Western film Rust. No criminal charges have been brought against anyone. 

 

Ms Mitchell's lawsuit claims that the script called for three tight camera shots - one of Mr Baldwin's eyes, another of a bloodstain on his shoulder and a third of his torso "as he reached his hand down to the holster and removed the gun". 

"There was nothing in the script about the gun being discharged by defendant Baldwin or by any other person," it says.

 

 

Read more:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59328040

 

 

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