Department of Defense Nonlethal Weapons and Equipment Review
Department of Defense Nonlethal Weapons and Equipment Review
Department of Defense Nonlethal Weapons and Equipment Review
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Rubber Ball H<strong>and</strong> Grenade<br />
Manufacturer: Combined Tactical Systems, Inc.<br />
Vendor: Combined Tactical Systems, Inc.<br />
Approximate Cost: $26.50<br />
Participating Services: Marines, Navy, Air Force<br />
Description: The cartridge consists <strong>of</strong> an M201A1 equivalent fuse, a separating fuse body,<br />
a black powder separation charge, a pressed black powder delay, a bursting charge <strong>of</strong> flash<br />
powder, at least 100 rubber pellets, <strong>and</strong> a rubber grenade body. It can be launched from the<br />
12-gauge launching cup.<br />
Operational Capability/Use: The rubber ball h<strong>and</strong> grenade is used to clear rooms <strong>and</strong> closed-in<br />
spaces <strong>and</strong> to break up unruly crowds by dissuading, disrupting, or delaying their actions.<br />
Inert Rubber Ball H<strong>and</strong> Grenade<br />
Manufacturer: Combined Tactical Systems, Inc.<br />
Vendor: Combined Tactical Systems, Inc.<br />
Approximate Cost: $17.50<br />
Participating Services: Marines<br />
Description: Blue for training but otherwise identical to the rubber ball h<strong>and</strong> grenade in weight<br />
<strong>and</strong> operation.<br />
Operational Capability/Use: Training purposes only.<br />
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