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From: Edwin <zerg@aiur.org>
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"Robert Bowmaker" <robert.bowmaker@dse.gen.nz> wrote in
news:x7Vn8.1094$sO2.220418@news.xtra.co.nz: 

> Firing bullets straight up is a common occurence in many situations
> (i.e. warning shots,


I would hope warning shots aren't a common occurance where you're from. ;-)

> shooting at the sky during a funeral for certain
> people etc.) 

Shooting done for a salute usually is done with blanks.

> The question is: What actually happens to the bullet? Does it go into
> space? Does it fall back down? Does it burn up? None of the above?

It falls back down.  I don't know how much harm a few onces of lead will do 
if it falls on you.  ;-)

Edwin