GeographyHistoryTechnologyDum-dums are bullets which are designed to expand upon impact. They are so called because they were first produced by the British Indian Army at the Dum Dum arsenal in Calcutta. Vertical Tabs NotesThe use of dum-dums is prohibited during armed conflict. But they continue to be used in hunting and, in some cases, by law enforcement. Further readingWikipedia (Expanding bullet)Wikipedia (Dum Dum)Encyclopaedia Brittanica (Dum Dum) TaxonomyConnotations: NeutralIndian connection: ModerateTags: namecalcuttamilitaryweaponbritish indiawest bengal