Blanks vs Human Head... Harmless or Dangerous???

Published on January 28, 2022
Duration: 8:39

This experiment tests the potential dangers of blank ammunition against a ballistic dummy head. While blanks lack projectiles, the concussive force and muzzle blast can cause significant damage, including skull fractures and severe burns, particularly with higher calibers like 5.56. The test highlights that blanks are not harmless and can pose serious risks at close range.

Quick Summary

Blank ammunition is not harmless. The concussive force and muzzle blast from blanks can cause severe burns, concussions, and even structural damage like skull fractures at close range, as demonstrated in tests with .22 LR, 9mm, and 5.56 calibers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Blanks Explained
  2. 01:02The Ballistics Dummy Head Test Subject
  3. 01:28.22 LR Blank Testing Results
  4. 03:089mm Blank Testing vs. Skull
  5. 04:305.56 Blank Testing: MK18 Impact
  6. 07:05Additional Blank Fire Safety Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

Can blank ammunition cause serious injury?

Yes, blank ammunition can be dangerous. While they lack projectiles, the concussive force, muzzle blast, and expelled powder can cause severe burns, concussions, and even structural damage like skull fractures at close range.

What are the risks of firing a blank cartridge?

Risks include severe burns from muzzle flash and hot powder, concussive force that can cause internal injuries or fractures, and the potential for debris or lodged projectiles (squib loads) to be expelled as dangerous projectiles.

How does a 5.56 blank affect a ballistic dummy head?

Testing showed that a 5.56 blank fired at point-blank range created a star-shaped burn pattern, penetrated deeply into ballistic gel, and fractured the orbital bone of the synthetic skull.

Is a 9mm blank less dangerous than a .22 LR blank?

In this test, a 9mm blank caused less structural skull damage than a .22 LR blank at point-blank range, but it still resulted in significant surface burns and residue.

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