Why must devices that shoot projectiles at high speed be handled with care?

They can cause serious harm if misused.

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  1. They are always very heavy
  2. They can cause serious harm if misused ✔
  3. They only work outdoors

Why: High-speed projectiles can injure people or damage property, so such devices are used only in approved locations with care.

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Answer: They can cause serious harm if misused. High-speed projectiles can injure people or damage property, so such devices are used only in approved locations with care.

  1. Scouting America: Rifle Shooting www.scouting.org/merit-badges/rifle-shooting
    any device that shoots a projectile at high speed must be handled with care and respect
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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