Do flaming bullets exist?

— they do not really quite exist. (This would not come as news to people who understand how bullets work, but never mind that.) The “exploding bullets” thing is an eternal myth, spread by, among other sources, shoddy public-radio journalism (shout out to KERA in Dallas!).

Are fire rounds illegal?

The law was adopted with a sunset clause, however, and expired in 2004, despite overwhelming public support for its renewal. Thus, large capacity ammunition magazines and assault weapons that were formerly banned under the federal law are now legal unless banned by state or local law.

Are there poison bullets?

There is and there isn’t. There have been recorded cases of “spy’s” or field agents using poisoned or radioactive materials to clandestinely kill their assignment but usually a simple shot with a conventional bullet fill the bill quite nicely.

Is there such thing as exploding bullets?

Exploding ammunition or spiked ammunition is ammunition and other ordnance that is sabotaged and left behind for enemy forces, generally insurgents, to find and use. In addition to explosive cartridges used in small arms exploding ammunition can include rocket-propelled grenades or mortar shells.

Are Dragon’s Breath rounds?

Dragon’s breath is a special type of incendiary-effect round for 12 gauge (18.5 mm) shotguns. Dragon’s breath consists primarily of magnesium pellets/shards. When the round is fired, sparks and flames can shoot out to about 100 feet (30 meters), although, some sources claim it extends to 300 feet (91 meters).

Are steel bullets illegal?

Crucially, California’s armor-piercing bullet law only prohibits steel core bullets designed for handguns. However, armor-piercing bullets designed for long guns such as rifles are fully legal to possess.

Are Black Talon bullets legal?

Black Talon ammunition has always been legal, but has been withdrawn from the market. It’s replacement is Winchester Ranger or PDX series ammunition. It’s the same thing but without the black Lubalox coating. Black Talon ammunition has always been legal, but has been withdrawn from the market.