Making "Dummy" Cartridges...

[Adam Helmer]

As an old reloader and a firearms instructor, I stopped tossing all old brass into the recycle bucket and am making "DUMMY" rounds. They are resized brass cases without powder and primer, but with bullets in place for my students to use for practice loading and unloading their guns.

Today I went to my spouse's physical therapy session and the therapist told me about his new M1911 pistol. Jay said, "I'd like to have my wife cycle the pistol and learn how to use the gun, but how can I do it safely?" I told him on Wednesday this week he would have 10 rounds of DUMMY .45 rounds for teaching purposes.

I know many folks who "Run" Live rounds through pistols or rifles to show their audience how the gun functions. I suggest the reloaders use reject brass for Dummies for such instruction.

Adam