Department of Defense Nonlethal Weapons and Equipment Review

T–16 OC Nonpyrotechnic Expulsion Grenade
Manufacturer: Defense Technology Corp.
Approximate Cost: $39.50
Participating Law Enforcement: Seattle Special Weapons and
Tactics Team, Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C.
Description: This long, thin, antithrowback expulsion grenade contains pulverized chemical
agents and has a carbon dioxide cartridge in the center. The oleoresin capsicum (OC) is expelled
by the release of gas from the carbon dioxide cartridge after a 1-second delay. The cartridge
disperses irritant through two ports along the side of the grenade and a foam bumper on the base.
Operational Capability/Use: Because it contains no pyrotechnics, this grenade is suitable for
indoor/outdoor use. The irritant fills a 10- by 20-foot room in 5 seconds.
No. 15 OC/CS Rubber Ball Munition
Manufacturer: Defense Technology Corp.
Approximate Cost: $26.50
Participating Law Enforcement: Seattle Special Weapons and
Tactics Team
Description: This grenade weighs 11.4 ounces and has a rubber ball body containing additional
smaller rubber balls. It contains a pelletized agent and is made with a fly-off fuse.
Operational Capability/Use: This grenade can be thrown or launched from a weapon. The
oleoresin capsicum (OC)/CS discharges from four ports on the side of the grenade. When
deployed, the larger ball breaks into halves and disperses the smaller balls in a circular pattern.
The grenade disperses 9.9 grams of OC/CS powder when it is deployed.
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