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GRENADE DISPERSION EXPLOSION [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bombs and Grenades
OBS

The grenade body is designed to split along 4 grooves on detonation, instantly ejecting the OC [oleoresin capsicum] powder load, and eliminating the possibility of throwback.

OBS

This device is most effective and useful for indoor deployments when fire may be a threat from secondary fire hazards. This round does not have the heat related issues that traditional pyrotechnic tear gas has associated with it.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bombes et grenades
CONT

La grenade à dispersion par explosion (blast dispersion grenade) est une grenade que l'on lance à la main et qui explose en vol en répandant une poudre jaunâtre ayant un effet contaminant.

Spanish

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