There are a lot of different schools of thought when it comes to the proper way to carve a jack-o’-lantern for Halloween.
Some people prefer to go all in for a super-scary pumpkin, while others like to keep things cheerful and kid-friendly. Still others don’t carve at all, opting to decorate instead, like in this darling thumbtack pumpkin design.
Honestly, I thought I had seen every tradition around, especially after I stumbled on this clever technique that calls for cookie cutters. As it turns out, that wasn’t quite the case!
At least one gentleman has a whole different strategy for carving his pumpkin — one that, according to a jokey caption under the video, eliminates the need for “dangerous, sharp knives.”
Instead, he turns to an old-fashioned Henry rifle for creating the perfect seasonal decor. It’s not clear if he’s using an actual antique Henry rifle, a rare breech-loading firearm that dates back to the Civil War, or a more modern reimagining of the same rifle. Either way, it makes for a dramatic scene!
He sets the unsuspecting gourd up on a tree stump and gets ready to start. Then, with impeccable marksmanship, he is able to quickly carve out a tidy, well-formed jack-o’-lantern face, using bullets instead of a knife! Check out the video below to see how it’s done!
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