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bcjack
11-21-2011, 08:02 PM
Glad to hear he was ok...

http://www.officer.com/news/10453215/chp-officer-escapes-burning-car-as-ammo-explodes
HonkingAntelope
11-22-2011, 11:49 AM
If the crash didn't get him, he'll probably die of old age before he's done with the paperwork :lol:
Vinnie
11-23-2011, 03:22 PM
Makes for good sensationalist writing, but ammunition doesn't "discharge" when it burns. It does explode, but it's not like sniper fire or anything- more like a firecracker.

Glad everyone's OK!
bcjack
11-23-2011, 04:20 PM
Makes for good sensationalist writing, but ammunition doesn't "discharge" when it burns. It does explode, but it's not like sniper fire or anything- more like a firecracker.

Glad everyone's OK!

I have personal experience with ammunition shooting when exposed to a fire. I was in a garage fighting a fire and heard "popping", then the bullets started flying. A car parked in the garage had numerous bullet holes in it (and I know the difference between shrapnel and a bullet hole). No one had to tell me to get the he** out of there either.
Vinnie
11-23-2011, 04:21 PM
Maybe I need to re-watch that episode of Mythbusters :redface: