Gun Accident Pictures

Any firearm is capable of causing an accident regardless of the type of guns. Many recorded incidents had caused various injuries; rifles and bolt action guns primarily caused injuries to the face and hands of the handlers whereas revolvers and most guns cause injuries to the hands of the handlers.

The causes of these accidents vary, either because of manufacturing defect (which is rather unusual, though not impossible in modern times), to improper handling, blockage of the barrel or inappropriate use of ammunition (which is now on the increase)

Another factor to consider is the “reload”. If the amount of powder is exceeded it could very easily lead to the barrel burst, while the amount below the limit would not provide enough power to push the projectile out of the barrel, leaving it stuck inside which would cause an accident when the second shot is made

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