Quote Originally Posted by jenn_librarian View Post
All the cans that were there already had holes in them, but I was wondering about the cans and exploding myself.

It was just really cool, and I can't wait to do it again! Want to learn more gun safety as well.

OK, so they won't explode...

Let me explain more about the "jacketed ammo" thing. Jacketed ammo is when a (generally) lead bullet is coated with a copper alloy coating. There are a lot of reasons why this is done. Anyway, what can happen is the bullet is going really fast. It hits metal, thus slowing down really fast. The jacket can splinter and the splinters can fly off in all directions, including back at you. Injuries from this are more common at indoor ranges, but can happen outside... Especially at short range, like when using a pistol. Just a FYI.

Consider this a first safety lesson. Not THE first. That rule is set in stone. NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER point a firearm at anything you do not intend to destroy. EVER.

Have fun!