Powder-actuated cartridges are used in tools that function just like guns. The cartridge contains a powdered propellant that shoots a nail or pin from a gun. Properly used, the nail or pin is shot ...

Fairfield, CA, police seized a Ramset powder actuated nailer—with a ... It’s known as a zip gun or improvised firearm. The man had two felony warrants out for his arrest in Solano County ...

Powder-actuated tools, also known as explosive-actuated fastening tools, are used to attach materials to solid bases such as concrete, steel, or masonry. Their operation is similar to a gun and ...