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Grenades go BOOM!

niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
edited April 2002 in General Discussion
I had no idea gas grenades were so LOUD!

Well, local PD sent in swat teams and did a raid on a local drughouse. I was sitting talking to the missus when they sent 2 into the house, and man, that sucker sent a shockwave through the neighboorhood. I felt it more in my stomach than in my ears.

Loaded up my Glock22 and checked out what was going on, and I see about 8 officers in green fatigues carrying MP5's surrounding this house on the next block. I don't know about how many people they busted, but it was fun to watch.

This is the 2nd time in two years I've seen these guys in action. The first time was across the street, and I will not wait for the day they get my landlord. YES, I have already made plans to move

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    BullzeyeBullzeye Member Posts: 3,560
    edited November -1
    If it was that loud, it was probably a flashbang concussion grenade you heard.

    It's designed to be so loud that it temporarily disrupts the balance center in the inner-ear and supposedly totally dizzies and disorients the person, as well as blinding them with the flash.

    They're a SWAT staple. I heard they use them to clear rioting crowds some times, too.

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    super chickensuper chicken Member Posts: 58 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I wonder if they can kill trees with them things.
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    Big Sky RedneckBig Sky Redneck Member Posts: 19,752 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I don't know about trees but I can probably do a heck of a job on water jugs with one!
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    Shootist3006Shootist3006 Member Posts: 4,171
    edited November -1
    I bet it takes 2 to kill a 6 inch tree

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    niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yeah, they probably were tha concussion grenades. When I pulled up on my motorcycle my neighbor said they were gas because he saw smoke coming out of every window.

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    will270winwill270win Member Posts: 4,845
    edited November -1
    I remember when i was as security forces school we was learning room clearing and using live concussion grenades. Well, PFC Wilson, me, followed one of them suckers into a room after I threw it. The old toss and follow is a bad idea. I will never do that again!

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    TxsTxs Member Posts: 18,801
    edited November -1
    I agree, this was probably a distraction device (PC term). However, a word to the wise on gas/smoke canisters. These can also go BANG under the right circumstances.

    Beware if you find an old out of date burning type gas/smoke canister and decide to bust it off for entertainmant. The powder composition inside can cake and solidify from leaking moisture over the years. Rather than a slow burn you'll get a big boom that blows chunks of the filler everywhere.

    They're a hoot to dispose of, just be sure and stand back.
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    SawzSawz Member Posts: 6,049
    edited November -1
    Anybody know where I can get a grenade launcher for my Mini 14 it just struck me to try it for my thousand yard shots at prarie dogs that way Im sure of a hit.

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    TxsTxs Member Posts: 18,801
    edited November -1
    Sorry Sawz, 400 meters is about tops on a 40 mike. Try a TOW instead.
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    AlpineAlpine Member Posts: 15,070 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Will: Rule One. Toss, let it go off. Then enter the room.
    If you toss and go the flash-bang then works on you. Not good.
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    simonbssimonbs Member Posts: 994 ✭
    edited November -1
    I get the feeling he learned that lesson shortly after the boom

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    niklasalniklasal Member Posts: 776 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I live within a mile of Downtown Tucson, AZ

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