blank cartridge
Powder without projectile
A blank cartridge is ammunition containing powder but no projectile—it produces the flash and bang of a gunshot without firing a bullet.
Blanks are used for theatrical performances, military training, starting races, and signaling.
The explosion of gas can still cause injury at close range.
Curved like circle
- shellHard outer covering
- casingEnclosing cover or frame
- gunpowderCombustible propellant mixture
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
brass · caliber · chamber · magazine · discharge · report · ejection · firing pin
Lifelike substitute figure
- inertInactive, physically or chemically
- harmlessCausing no injury
- safeFree from peril
- simulatedMade to imitate reality
nonlethal · unloaded · fake · imitation · deterrent · pest control · wildlife management
Support or stage item
- special effectsArtificial cinematic illusions
- squibSmall explosive or satire
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- reenactmentStaged reproduction of events
stunt · film production · western · action scene · sound effect · theater · pyrotechnics · costume
Hole-boring device
- simulationImitation of real processes
- military exerciseSimulated combat training operation
- recruitNew member sought
- boot campInitial military instruction program
live fire · maneuver · instructor · cadet · safety training · target practice · squad · platoon
Blank-firing race signal
- race startCompetition's opening moment
- flareSudden bright burst
- warning shotIntentionally missed shot conveying threat
- saluteGestural sign of honor
ceremony · track and field · sprint · athletics · distress signal · 21-gun salute · honor guard · commemoration
round
Curved like circle
primer · brass · caliber · chamber · magazine · discharge · report · ejection · firing pin · propellant
dummy
Lifelike substitute figure
simulated · nonlethal · unloaded · fake · imitation · deterrent · pest control · wildlife management
prop
Support or stage item
- special effectsArtificial cinematic illusions
- squibSmall explosive or satire
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
reenactment · stunt · film production · western · action scene · sound effect · theater · pyrotechnics · costume · prop master
drill
Hole-boring device
- simulationImitation of real processes
- military exerciseSimulated combat training operation
- recruitNew member sought
boot camp · live fire · maneuver · instructor · cadet · safety training · target practice · squad · platoon · combat training
starter pistol
Blank-firing race signal
- race startCompetition's opening moment
- flareSudden bright burst
- warning shotIntentionally missed shot conveying threat
salute · ceremony · track and field · sprint · athletics · distress signal · 21-gun salute · honor guard · commemoration · starting line
- Cartridges