Bolt Gun
Name/Title
Bolt GunEntry/Object ID
2025.1.42Description
Bolt Gun, also known as Captive Bolt Gun, Cattle gun, Stunner. Gun for .38 bulletContext
The practice of stunning animals before killing has existed for decades, perhaps even back as far as the 11th century. However there is little evidence until the 1800s when an increased concern for animal suffering grew. By the early 1900s Penetrating and Non Penetrating Captive Bolts had been invented which rendered the animal senseless immediately. Today there are laws and standards that are required to ensure high standards of euthanasia for farm animals.Category
Animal Husbandry