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captive bolt pistol |
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captive bolt pistol a handheld weapon used for euthanasia of large animals. The muzzle is placed against the subject's forehead. When the trigger is pulled, or the firing pin struck a sharp blow, a 3 cm rod, 1 cm diameter exits sharply from the muzzle and pierces the skull and damages the brain. The rod does not leave the weapon and there is no possible risk of injuring a bystander. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Although I am told by the plants that they haven't had any problems with 'missing,' or however you want to say that, the Europeans require them to have an extra captive bolt at the ready just in case there is a problem," he says. The best thing I added to my tool kit a few years ago was a captive bolt gun," he says. The best thing I added to my tool kit a few years ago was a captive bolt gun," he says. |
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