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Yes. It contains powder which is an explosive. If you burn a Shotgun round or pistol/rifle cartridges, they it would explode.
Powder is a propellant that explodes in a 'shell' in the 'chamber' of a firearm. This propels the projectile (bullet, shot). This controlled explosion is set of by the firing pin of a firearm hitting the 'primer'.
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What is HE ammunition?
High Explosive, generally meaning that the projectile is packed with TNT or other explosive material.
What size game will a 117 rifle be used on with and explosive tip?
None, explosive ammunition is prohibited for hunting.
The Joint Hazard Classification System contains Class 1 ammunition and explosive hazard information.?
The Joint Hazard classification system includes Class I, Ammunition and Explosive hazard information.
Which hazard class is appropriate for ammunition and explosives that pose a fragmentation hazard?
Explosive 1.2B
Where would secondary explosives typically be location in a piece of ammunition?
Bursting charges
Non-standard item of explosive or ammunition?
One example of a non-standard item of explosive or ammunition could be a homemade pipe bomb constructed using common household materials and materials found at hardware stores or online. These improvised devices can be extremely dangerous and unpredictable due to their makeshift nature and lack of proper engineering and quality control. It is illegal and highly unsafe to handle or create such devices.
Ammunition or explosive material which presents a projection hazard?
Although both can, explosive material represents a projection hazard by producing shrapnel on impact with a hard object. So, if launching explosive material, be careful. wouldn't want shrapnel to cut into your body!
What can you bring into Mexico?
Anything but illegal drugs, toxic or explosive materials, weapons and ammunition and organic compounds including live animals.
What is the least powerful explosive?
One example of a relatively weak explosive is black powder (gunpowder). It is commonly used in fireworks and small arms ammunition, but is not as powerful as other high explosives like TNT or C-4.
Was the lusitania carrying illegal munitionsas the Germans always contended?
yes she was 4,200 cases of rifle ammunition, 1,250 cases of shrapnel (not explosive), and 18 boxes of percussion fuses.
Could you send fireworks in the mail if wrapped and safe?
Absolutely not, they are considered a dangerous explosive device. Check with UPS or Fedex, they ship items such as ammunition, and may allow explosives.
How does a spotter round of ammunition work?
It either has tracer compound in the rear of the projectile or a small explosive charge in the front of the projectile. This makes the impact of the bullet more visible at a distance.
