For example, a small bullet fired from a gun will cause a small hole in a piece of paper. A larger bullet, or one fired from a more powerful gun, will cause a larger hole. A projectile fired at a high speed will cause more damage than one fired at a low speed. And a projectile fired at a harder material will cause more damage than one fired at a softer material.
In some cases, it may be possible to minimize the damage caused by a projectile by using a special type of projectile or by firing it at a specific angle. However, it is impossible to completely eliminate the risk of damage.