A captive bolt pistol (also known as a captive bolt gun, a cattle gun, a stunbolt gun, a bolt gun, a stun gun and a stunner) is a device used for the stunning of animals prior to slaughter. The goal of captive bolt stunning is to inflict a forceful strike on the forehead with the bolt in order to induce unconsciousness .

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A captive bolt stunning gun kills the animal and reduces it instantly unconscious without causing pain. A captive bolt gun has a steel bolt that is powered by either compressed air or a blank cartridge.

Penetrating captive bolt followed by immediate exsanguination (bleeding out) is the preferred method for euthanasia of cattle in abattoirs (slaughter facilities). The mode of action of a penetrating captive bolt gun is concussion and trauma to the brain.

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A captive-bolt stunner fires a retractable bolt against the animal’s head and in many cases into the animal’s brain, rendering it immediately unconscious. The animal will collapse, but there may be some involuntary movement of the limbs.

These guidance notes explain how captive‐bolt stunning works, how the equipment should be used and maintained, and highlights the associated animal welfare implications. They will be of particular value to anyone using, or supervising the use of, captive‐bolt equipment.

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There are several manufacturers of captive bolt tools – this presentation is intended to provide guidance in regards to safety, cleaning, maintenance and testing procedures for all types of stunners.