Ammo won't "cook off" in a fire as depicted, with projectiles flying. Each bullet just sort of poofs out of the brass case as the gunpowder burns and expands the brass, which isn't contained and held in shape by a firearm chamber.
When they catch up with Hawkins, Deacon shouts to Hondo "High, right" , but the target is actually high and LEFT of where Hondo is aiming.