Safer Bullet Reduces Civilian Casualties

A ‘safer’ proof-of-concept bullet in development by the US Army will disable after flying a certain distance, helping to prevent injuries from stray rounds.

Recently awarded a US patent, the bullet is equipped with a reactive material that will ignite when the bullet is fired and burn during flight, causing the bullet to become aerodynamically unstable at the desired range. Originally intended for use with .50 caliber ammunition, the technology could be extended for applications in a variety of small caliber munitions, and the range of the bullet can be adjusted based on the type of reactive material used.

Source: ideaconnection.comAdded: 3 March 2016