The Starting Gun

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be kept locked in a polycarbonate box measuring 20cm X 30cm X 10cm. The object must not be loaded at any time, with the exception of experiment procedures with Level X Clearance. When experiments are conducted, all on-site staff, including non-participating D-Class Personnel are to be informed and kept a distance of no less than 20m as the crow flies.

Description: SCP-XXXX appears to be a standard starting pistol. It is fully functioning, and shows no remarkable physical traits other than expected wear and tear for an object of its age - the Foundation secured the item after an incident in 19██, at the [REDACTED] Academy in the United Kingdom. After an unusually high number of emergency calls made by distraught

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