Solution:
Change in momentum for each bullet fired is
$$
=\frac{40}{1000} \times 1200=48 \mathrm{~N}
$$
If a bullet fired exerts a force of \(48 N\) on man's hand so \(\rho\) man can exert maximum force of \(144 N\), number of bullets that can be fired \(=144 / 48=3\) bullets.