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A shell casing is a piece of ammunition that is made of metal. It is often brass, but it can be made of other metals as well.
Shell casings can be made from any kind of ammunition that is fired from a pistol, rifle or shotgun. It is not a bullet but it is a piece of the larger ammunition mechanism that is loaded into the chamber to be shot.
To understand the role of a shell casing, it is better to understand the way that a gun works and its purpose in firing.
How a Gun Works
A gun is an instrument to fire bullets, but much of the explosion actually comes from the bullet.
A bullet, on the other hand, is like a miniature firework that is rigged to explode. It comes in three pieces- the primer, the propellant, and the proper part of the bullet. These sections are housed inside a brass jacket called a shell casing.
The gun works by hammering a tiny pin into the end of the ammunition and igniting the primer, which is a small explosive charge. The spark ignites the propellant. It’s like a tiny version of setting a match to gasoline which causes a much bigger fire or explosion.
The casing is designed to force the explosion to go only one direction and that is forward and out the barrel of the gun. The casing surrounds the entire bullet area. It’s usually hollow inside to make room for the propellant liquid or gas. The end of it is flat with a small dimple or indentation that makes room for the pin to strike the primer as directly as possible.
The casing is thickest on this strike plate to protect the person firing, so that things only explode away from the shooter and not toward them.
To give you a better idea on how guns work, here’s a video you can watch:
Finding Shell Casings
Shell casings are often found at the sites of places where guns were fired. They are expelled from a gun, usually when a new bullet is loaded into the chamber to be fired.
When crime scenes or hunting areas are searched after bullets or shot has been fired, casings are a common remnant in the area. With bullets, the casings are entirely metal and usually reasonably small.
Shot casings, meanwhile, are larger. They come with a brass strike plate on the bottom and a plastic sleeve that held the shot attached to it.
See Also: How to Survive a Mass Shooting: 8 Actionable Tips from Experts
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I think I’ve finally learned how to spell ” boutonnieres “! I typed it so many times while working on our wedding schedule and researching how to make them. Whew… you won’t believe some of the ways I was spelling it before… butoniere, buttonere, buttonnere, bouttonier, bouttonnierre, ugh!
I’ll guarantee you, these DIY BOUTONNIERES (see, I can spell it!) are easier to make than they are to spell. They just require a little balancing act. So there aren’t any step-by-step photos since I needed both my hands to hold all the parts. And, even though I’ve learned to spell boutonniere, I haven’t learned to use my tripod yet.
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Last week, I shared the bride’s, maid-of-honor’s, and bridesmaid’s bouquets. I used the same dried florals for the groom’s, best man’s, and groomsmen’s boutonnieres.
How to Make DIY Boutonnieres with Bullet Casings
I started with a head of wheat and added tiny sprigs of the other dried florals, wrapping each with floral tape as I went. The groom’s pieces were just a bit larger than the other guys and a little more special with the addition of a bullet casing. We bought a package of corsage pins to pin them on the guys.
If you enjoyed seeing these DIY boutonnieres check these out if you’re looking for more rustic, vintage inspired DIY wedding ideas:
‘Til the next project,
Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim
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