Cartridge For Rendering A Firearm Inoperative

Abstract

A firearm cartridge includes a thermite charge and a thermite bullet. Upon ignition, the thermite charge is ignited by the primer. The bullet, instead of being propelled down the barrel, is also ignited by the thermite charge. The ignition of the thermite charge is commenced by the firing pin of the gun striking the primer. Upon ignition, the thermite charge ignites the bullet. The ignited thermite charge and bullet melt firearm components that are located adjacent to the chamber, and/or weld themselves to the chamber, rendering the firearm unusable.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cartridge for rendering a firearm inoperative, the cartridge comprising:
 a thermite charge having a first end and a second end;   a primer secured at the first end; and   a bullet secured to the second end, the bullet being thermite.   
     
     
         2 . The cartridge according to  claim 1 , further comprising a casing, the casing having an interior having the thermite charge therein, the casing having a first end wherein the primer is secured and a second end wherein the bullet is secured. 
     
     
         3 . The cartridge according to  claim 2 , wherein the casing defines a channel extending from the interior to the first end, adjacent to the primer. 
     
     
         4 . The cartridge according to  claim 2 , further comprising an adhesive securing the bullet to the casing. 
     
     
         5 . A method of rendering a firearm inoperative, comprising:
 providing a cartridge, the cartridge comprising:
 a thermite charge having a first end and a second end; 
 a primer secured at the first end; and 
 a bullet secured to the second end, the bullet being thermite; 
   placing the cartridge within a chamber of the firearm; and   squeezing the trigger of the firearm.