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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Pyrotechnic Grenade No. 3, CS<br />
Manufacturer: <strong>Defense</strong> Technology Corp.<br />
Approximate Cost: $26.50<br />
Participating Law Enforcement: U.S. Marshals Service, Seattle<br />
Special <strong>Weapons</strong> <strong>and</strong> Tactics Team<br />
Description: This 16-ounce canister-type grenade contains a pelletized chemical agent <strong>and</strong> has<br />
a fly-<strong>of</strong>f fuse. This medium-sized grenade is usually carried by designated less-lethal specialists<br />
but also may be carried by other tactical personnel in limited quantities. The irritant discharges<br />
from one port on the bottom <strong>and</strong> from four ports on the top.<br />
Operational Capability/Use: This grenade is suitable for large-area coverage in outside crowd<br />
control. It may be launched from a weapon or thrown by h<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Pyrotechnic Grenade, Triple Charger<br />
Manufacturer: <strong>Defense</strong> Technology Corp.<br />
Approximate Cost: $39.50<br />
Participating Law Enforcement: U.S. Marshals Service, Seattle<br />
Special <strong>Weapons</strong> <strong>and</strong> Tactics Team<br />
Description: This 17-ounce canister-type grenade consists <strong>of</strong> three separated submunitions that<br />
enable CN or CS to be dispersed over a wide area.<br />
Operational Capability/Use: The grenade can be launched by h<strong>and</strong> or from most 12-gauge<br />
shotguns by using an appropriate adapter <strong>and</strong> launching cartridge.<br />
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