Dummy round
Adummy roundordrill roundis a round that is completely inert, i.e., contains noprimer,propellant,or explosive charge (filling).[1]It is used to check weapon function, and for crew training.[2]Dummy ammunition is distinct from "practice" ammunition, which may contain smaller than normal amounts of propellant and/or explosive.[3]For example, the M69 practicehand grenade[4]emits a loud pop and a puff of white smoke.
A dummy is not to be confused with ablank,acartridgefor afirearmthat containspropellantand a primer but nobulletorshot;a dummy does not produce an explosive sound like a blank does.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Brown, Edmund G.(2009).Handgun Safety Certificate.West Sacramento, California:California Department of Justice.p. 52.
- ^M922/M922A1 40mm Dummy Rounds(fas.org)
- ^M781 40mm Practice round(fas.org)
- ^M69 practice hand grenade(fas.org)
External links
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