“Dragon's breath (ammunition)”的意思、由来-开放百科全书

While its combat or tactical usage remains undocumented, the visual effect it produces is impressive and entertaining, similar to that of a short-ranged flamethrower or fireworks. Also undocumented, it has been claimed by enthusiasts that the rounds are often used as a distress signal, similar to a very short duration emergency flare gun, though some would argue a flare would be better suited for such. It may also be used as a less-than-lethal option for self-/home-defense, although the less-than-lethal aspect and safety are disputed, as the magnesium shards burn at approximately {{convert|3000|°F}}, which is more than enough to light a person, or house, on fire. Compared to most regular types of shotgun ammunition that is mass-produced, the pyrotechnic shell is somewhat expensive, and costs $5–$7 US per shell,^[1]^[3] depending on caliber and load. Due to the shells being low-pressure charged rounds, it is not suited to be used in a semi-automatic shotgun as it does not produce enough recoil energy to cycle the automated action, causing the mechanism to fail to cycle.

Legality

Dragon's breath rounds are banned by law in four American states (California, Florida, Illinois and Iowa^[4]), due to their inherent fire hazard. Even in areas where the round may be shipped, an extra fee for hazardous materials may be charged.^[5]

It is implied by weapon manufacturers that Dragon's breath rounds qualify as "incendiary weapons" in Protocol III in the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, which would oblige party nations to regulate their military use, if any.^[6]

References

1. ^¹{{cite web|url=http://www.americanspecialtyammo.com/12_Gauge.html|title=AmericanSpecialtyAmmo.com|website=www.americanspecialtyammo.com|accessdate=12 February 2018}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Of+Dragon%27s+Breath+and+hammer-shells%3A+from+bizarre+to+basic,+these...-a0119780242 |title=Of Dragon's Breath and hammer-shells |publisher=TheFreeLibrary.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-06}}
3. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.ammunitiondepot.com/12-Gauge-Phoenix-Burst-Dragons-Breath-Ammo-p/pgw12pb.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2016-01-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160118111838/http://www.ammunitiondepot.com/12-Gauge-Phoenix-Burst-Dragons-Breath-Ammo-p/pgw12pb.htm |archivedate=2016-01-18 |df= }}
4. ^{{cite web|title=NSSF Ammunition Laws by State|url=https://s3.amazonaws.com/com.silencerco/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Ammunition-Laws-By-State.pdf|accessdate=10 September 2016}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=981503 |title=exotic shotgun ammo |publisher=Everything2.com |date=2001-03-13 |accessdate=2014-02-07}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.unog.ch/80256EDD006B8954/%28httpAssets%29/B409BC0DCFA0171CC12571DE005BC1DD/$file/PROTOCOL+III.pdf |title=PROTOCOL III |publisher=The United Nations Office at Geneva |date=1980-10-10 |accessdate=2015-02-22}}

Overview

Legality

References