Will a gun fire underwater?

If you're wondering how it's even possible to shoot a gun underwater, gunpowder contains oxygen — a key element in the firing process — the gun still goes off exactly as it would on land.
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Do guns work if submerged in water?

A modern gun will work just fine after having been submerged. The ammo is waterproof (at least for a short duration) and the fact the gun is wet doesn't matter.
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Can you shoot a gun underwater Mythbusters?

You can fire a bullet from a rifle or handgun underwater: confirmed (you can't use a shotgun underwater). However, it is more lethal to fire into water than it is to fire underwater.
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Will an AK 47 fire underwater?

How firing an AK47 underwater can actually make it work BETTER: Enthusiast proves not only does weapon fire while submerged, it reloads faster. Submerging an AK 47 gun and firing it underwater appears to make it work better, according to high speed footage.
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Can guns survive water?

Modern ammunition is watertight and you may still fire them outdoors during heavy rain or high-humidity season. However, if submerged underwater for too long, it's likely that water will get into the casing and render the powder too wet to ignite.
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Can you fire a Glock underwater?

“It is extremely, painfully loud to fire a Glock underwater. I fired the Glock once underwater. It was very painful for me shooting the gun and the people that were with us a good distance away felt like the gun went off in their ear,” he says. “You have to understand that water is not compressible like air.”
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How far can a gun shoot underwater?

Typical bullets can travel just a few feet through the water before they're slowed to a stop. CAV-X bullets can reportedly travel 60 meters underwater, and can go through 2 centimeters of steel fired from 17 meters away, indicating that it could even be used to penetrate submarines.
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Can being underwater protect you from bullets?

In real life, however, a bullet is rarely fired from a position directly above the water. So if the bullet is shot from an angle of 30 Degrees, then being underwater in the range of 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5 meters) can ensure your safety from most guns.
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Do Navy SEALs have waterproof guns?

But do they still have them? In the early 1970s, U.S. Navy SEALs and Underwater Demolition Teams got a special new weapon. The Mk. 1 Underwater Defense Gun helped combat swimmers defend themselves beneath the waves.
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How fast can a bullet go mph?

The fastest bullets travel more than 2,600 feet per second. That's equivalent to over 1,800 miles per hour. To put that in perspective, it's amazing to realize that bullets travel over twice the speed of sound!
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Are all Glocks waterproof?

All GLOCK metal parts are subject to a surface treatment making them corrosion and salt water resistant. The durable and lightweight polymer frame absorbs recoil due to the dampening characteristics of the polymer.
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How far can a Glock 19 shoot underwater?

Approximately 18-24 inches in water. In a 30.06, the bullet traveled approximately 3 feet in a water tank.
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Will bullets fire if wet?

The safe answer is “NO!” There are differences in how moisture resistant certain types of ammo can be. Centerfire and shotshell ammunition may be able to tolerate limited exposure to light rain or being dropped in the snow or on damp ground, as long as the cartridge is immediately retrieved and wiped dry.
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How long can bullets be submerged in water?

Well, if your ammunition — common consumer/sporting ammunition — gets submerged in water for a minute or less, don't worry about it. However, after somewhere between 60 seconds and 24 hours of submersion, you can start to expect to potentially see deterioration in performance.
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Can you fire guns in space?

Fires can't burn in the oxygen-free vacuum of space, but guns can shoot. Modern ammunition contains its own oxidizer, a chemical that will trigger the explosion of gunpowder, and thus the firing of a bullet, wherever you are in the universe. No atmospheric oxygen required.
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What guns can be fired underwater?

However, there are some Rare Guns that have been designed to work underwater. These include the Heckler and Koch P11 pistol and the APS Underwater Assault Rifle.
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What pistol can fire underwater?

Enter names like the SPP-11 or the HK P-11 and no, they're not a spear guns. These hush-hush handguns are true underwater firearms—percussion weapons specifically designed to fire deadly projectiles and take out opponents while submerged under water.
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Can a Glock melt?

Well, if you're talking semi-auto fire, like the Glock was designed for, no human will ever get to the melting point.
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Can you dodge a bullet?

Bullet dodging, Scientific American reports, is one such make-believe ability invented by Hollywood. Regardless of your speed and finesse, no human can dodge a bullet at close range. The bullet is simply traveling too fast. Even the slowest handguns shoot a bullet at 760 miles per hour, SciAm explains.
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Do bullets travel faster in space?

Bullets shot in space wouldn't really travel any faster than they would on Earth, though they could travel farther. On Earth, gravity eventually pulls the bullet down, even if it doesn't hit anything — or anyone.
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What to do when a shark is circling you?

Sharks typically attempt to circle behind you to take a bite, so they will feel less comfortable if you keep an eye on them. Keep calm and slowly back away. If none of the above options are viable, you should fight back and focus your attacks on the shark's eyes and gills because of the areas' sensitivity.
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What is a shark gun?

Explanation. The Shark Gun is a special weapon added in ALPHA stage. It is an exclusive weapon earned by defeating the Summer 2017 Boss. If a player uses this, both him/her and the victim will freeze in place, then a shark will come above the victim's head, thus killing them.
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