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Dummy round
Also known as dummy ammunition, inert round.
An inert cartridge-shaped prop intended to appear loaded while containing no primer or propellant.
Safety notes
- A qualified weapons professional identifies, inventories, checks, and controls dummy ammunition; visual resemblance to live ammunition makes informal storage or unsupervised handling unacceptable.
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
A qualified weapons professional identifies, inventories, checks, and controls dummy ammunition; visual resemblance to live ammunition makes informal storage or unsupervised handling unacceptable.
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Sources
- Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.