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'''Firearm as a blunt weapon''' or '''firearm as a blunt instrument''' is the practice of using a firearm as a ], rather than the conventional role of ] with it. Examples of this include: '''Firearm as a blunt weapon''' or '''firearm as a blunt instrument''' is the practice of using a firearm as a ], rather than the conventional role of ] with it. Examples of this include:
* "]", striking with the ] of a firearm<ref></ref>. * "]", striking with the ] of a firearm.<ref></ref>
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== Use == == Use ==
Use of a firearm as a blunt weapon is usually seen in ], or when ] for the firearm has run out<ref name=kmaga>http://www.your-krav-maga-expert.com/gun-blunt-weapon.html</ref>. It is also an effective battle strategy when ammunition supply is low, since knocking out enemies without firing the gun allows the user to save as many bullets as possible for later, more critical use. Use of a firearm as a blunt weapon is usually seen in ], or when ] for the firearm has run out.<ref name=kmaga>http://www.your-krav-maga-expert.com/gun-blunt-weapon.html</ref> It is also an effective battle strategy when ammunition supply is low, since knocking out enemies without firing the gun allows the user to save as many bullets as possible for later, more critical use.


New recruits of the ] undergo training on the safe practice of using the ] ] as a blunt weapon, mainly so that in ] the weapon cannot be pulled away from them. Other training includes the recruit learning how to jab parts of the body with the ], and using the ] as a weapon.<ref name=kmaga/> New recruits of the ] undergo training on the safe practice of using the ] ] as a blunt weapon, mainly so that in ] the weapon cannot be pulled away from them. Other training includes the recruit learning how to jab parts of the body with the ], and using the ] as a weapon.<ref name=kmaga/>


In addition to usage in warfare, firearms may be used to beat a person. ] recognizes evidence for various types of ] produced by firearms. For example, "pistol-whipping" typically leaves semicircular or triangular lacerations of skin produced by the butt of a pistol.<ref>"Gunshot Wounds: Practical Aspects of Firearms, Ballistics, and Forensic Techniques", Vincent J.M. DiMaio, 1999, ISBN 0849381630, </ref> In addition to usage in warfare, firearms may be used to beat a person. ] recognizes evidence for various types of ] produced by firearms. For example, "pistol-whipping" typically leaves semicircular or triangular lacerations of skin produced by the butt of a pistol.<ref>"Gunshot Wounds: Practical Aspects of Firearms, Ballistics, and Forensic Techniques", Vincent J.M. DiMaio, 1999, ISBN 0849381630, </ref>


In armed robberies, beating the victims with firearms is a more common way to complete the robbery, rather than to shoot or stab them. <ref>"Robbery and the Criminal Justice System", by John E. Conklin, 1972, ISBN 039747220X, </ref> In armed robberies, beating the victims with firearms is a more common way to complete the robbery, rather than to shoot or stab them.<ref>"Robbery and the Criminal Justice System", by John E. Conklin, 1972, ISBN 039747220X, </ref>


==See also== ==See also==
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Firearm as a blunt weapon or firearm as a blunt instrument is the practice of using a firearm as a blunt weapon, rather than the conventional role of shooting with it. Examples of this include:

Use

Use of a firearm as a blunt weapon is usually seen in close quarter fighting, or when ammunition for the firearm has run out. It is also an effective battle strategy when ammunition supply is low, since knocking out enemies without firing the gun allows the user to save as many bullets as possible for later, more critical use.

New recruits of the Israel Defense Forces undergo training on the safe practice of using the M16 assault rifle as a blunt weapon, mainly so that in close quarter fighting the weapon cannot be pulled away from them. Other training includes the recruit learning how to jab parts of the body with the muzzle, and using the butt stock as a weapon.

In addition to usage in warfare, firearms may be used to beat a person. Forensic medicine recognizes evidence for various types of blunt-force injuries produced by firearms. For example, "pistol-whipping" typically leaves semicircular or triangular lacerations of skin produced by the butt of a pistol.

In armed robberies, beating the victims with firearms is a more common way to complete the robbery, rather than to shoot or stab them.

See also

References

  1. "Butt Stroke"
  2. "Pistol whipping"
  3. ^ http://www.your-krav-maga-expert.com/gun-blunt-weapon.html
  4. "Gunshot Wounds: Practical Aspects of Firearms, Ballistics, and Forensic Techniques", Vincent J.M. DiMaio, 1999, ISBN 0849381630, pp. 270-271
  5. "Robbery and the Criminal Justice System", by John E. Conklin, 1972, ISBN 039747220X, p. 111
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