Dramatic scenes: Shots during an argument cause shortness of breath!

There was an alarming incident in Vienna-Favoriten that brought the police to the scene. When the emergency services arrived, they not only noticed a pungent smell, but also found two cartridge cases on the ground. These apparently come from a blank pistol that was used after an argument between two men. According to an eyewitness, he heard what appeared to be shots immediately after the argument. As a result, seven people complained of respiratory problems, with one having to be taken to hospital by the Vienna emergency services. The police have launched an investigation on suspicion of endangering physical safety. Despite an immediate search, the perpetrators remain unknown vienna.at reported.

Technical background on weapons

The use of blank pistols and the specific characteristics of their cartridges are essential to understanding the dangers of such incidents. Blank guns typically use specially made cartridges that produce noise but do not fire actual bullets. The cartridges often consist of a lead core coated with harder material such as tombac, a copper alloy with zinc. This design enables high bullet speed and improved penetration, which is also crucial for the safety of bystanders. However, some of these metallic casings can still be dangerous if used improperly as they can produce fragments when exploded, such as jagdprofi.de explained.