Idiot opinions abound and every fool has one. Firearm myths seem able to spread faster, especially if said fool used to be, or currently is, a Marine, soldier or cop. People would rather take fictional cinematography, special effects created by people knowing nothing about guns used only for simple entertainment, as fact rather than invest a few minutes in research.
I’ve lost track of the number of moronic comments I’ve received expressing concern about how much ammunition or reloading components I have in the garage. Sadly, some of the commenters have a military or law enforcement background, demonstrating that such a career field doesn’t always yield knowledge about firearms.
What happens if ammunition is in a fire or is dropped or run over? Here is a great video about ammunition safety that demonstrating what really happens.
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Ryan
Jul 11, 2013 @ 08:00:38
Great video, and lots of myth debunking here. However, even the video shows that cartridges ignited outside a firearm can send multiple projectiles flying in unpredictable directions at velocities that are capable of causing significant injuries to delicate tissues. My neighbor lost the vision in one eye to fragments from a .22 long rifle cartridge that a youngster threw into a campfire.
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John M. Buol Jr.
Jul 11, 2013 @ 08:58:21
Nobody suggested burning loose ammo is a good idea, just that it doesn’t create a kiloton explosive yield some people assume. There may be fragments but bullets aren’t launched at muzzle velocity. Other tests have shown that a fireman’s standard protective gear will stop this.
Gasoline and oil in your garage for the car or lawn mower is greater concern than ammunition or propellant.
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