How do blank rounds in the M1 Garand work?
Blanks and blank firing adapters, also known as BFA’s are used in conjunction with WWII era small arms. This is to say that you are adapting a live firearm to function with blank ammunition as if it were firing live rounds. No projectile ever leaves the barrel. We do not use airsoft, bb guns, cap guns, dummy replicas, nerf guns or bottle rockets whatsoever. The M1 Garand, a primary small arm used in WWII and in reenacting is one of the easiest weapons to blank adapt. This is done with a simple screw on BFA that can be easily applied/removed with a typical M3A1 combo tool or screwdriver. They screw onto the end of the muzzle and lock in place using the gas screw. They are not permanent nor do they affect the function of the weapon once removed. They can be found at gun shows and at gun parts suppliers such as SARCO and NORTHRIDGE INC. Another type of BFA for the M1 Garand is the “Hollywood” blank adapter or “one piece” adapter. These are currently available from GUIETTE MFG. (at the ver
