blank ammunition

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Ammunition that contains gunpowder but no projectile, used for training or ceremonies.

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Examples (10)

  • The soldiers were issued blank ammunition for the training exercise.
  • For the film's action scenes, the actors' guns were loaded with blank ammunition.
  • A starter's pistol fires blank ammunition to signal the beginning of the race.
  • The ceremonial salute was performed with rifles firing blank ammunition.
  • Even though it's not live, blank ammunition can still cause serious injury at close range.
  • The historical reenactment society only uses historically accurate blank ammunition.
  • They confirmed that the weapons on set contained only blank ammunition for safety.
  • The loud report from the blank ammunition made the crowd jump.
  • Before the play, the stage manager must inspect every firearm to ensure it is loaded with blank ammunition.
  • Can you differentiate between the sound of live rounds and blank ammunition?