This Movie Scene Is a Crime Against Firearms

Published on June 11, 2025
Duration: 5:28

Colion Noir critiques the movie 'Elevation' for its egregious firearm inaccuracies, specifically highlighting a scene where a character attempts to microwave ammunition. He explains the dangers of heating sealed cartridges, the incorrect magazine loading technique, and improper rifle manipulation. The review emphasizes the difference between creative license and a complete disregard for basic firearm mechanics and safety.

Quick Summary

Microwaving live ammunition is extremely dangerous because cartridges are sealed pressure vessels. The heat can rapidly ignite the primer and gunpowder, causing the cartridge case to rupture and explode, creating shrapnel rather than enhancing the round.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Pew Culture & Movie Gun Analysis
  2. 00:33Movie Review: Elevation's Firearm Fail
  3. 01:03The Microwave Ammo Scene Explained
  4. 01:36Why Microwaving Ammo is Dangerous
  5. 02:25Magazine Loading Error Critique
  6. 02:59Bolt Release & Handling Mistakes
  7. 03:49Unsafe Shooting & Lack of Realism
  8. 04:45Conclusion: Disbelief vs. Disregard

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is microwaving ammunition dangerous?

Microwaving live ammunition is extremely dangerous because cartridges are sealed pressure vessels. The heat can rapidly ignite the primer and gunpowder, causing the cartridge case to rupture and explode, creating shrapnel rather than enhancing the round.

What firearm handling mistakes were shown in the movie 'Elevation'?

The movie 'Elevation' depicted several errors, including loading rounds backwards into a magazine, incorrectly manipulating an AR-15's bolt release, and unsafe shooting practices like firing at close range without eye protection and ignoring ricochet risks.

Can you load an AR-15 magazine backwards?

Yes, it's possible to physically insert rounds into an AR-15 magazine facing the wrong direction, but this is a critical error. The rifle will not function correctly, as the bolt cannot properly strip and chamber a backwards-facing round.

Does slapping the bolt release chamber a round?

No, slapping the bolt release on a closed-bolt AR-15 does not chamber a round. To chamber a round, you must operate the charging handle to pull the bolt carrier group to the rear and release it forward.

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