Hand Granades

[Bully MacGraw]

A while back there was talk about the construction of hand granades. Here is a French and Indian War web site with details

http://www.spiritof76.net/lakegeorge/2004/treatise.htm

Looks like fun

Ed

[Kalum]

Oh Bully...that does look fun

::runs and grabs the pyro kit from the garage::

[MadMike]

From a safety standpoint, not a very wise thing to do.

Legally speaking, these may be considered destructive devices according to federal and state laws, and can be punishable by imprisonment and heavy fines-

U.S. Code : Title 26 : Section 5845

The term ''destructive device'' means (1) any explosive,

incendiary, or poison gas A) bomb, B)grenade, C) rocket having

a propellent charge of more than four ounces, (D) missile having an

explosive or incendiary charge of more than one-quarter ounce, (E)

mine, or (F) similar device; (2) any type of weapon by whatever

name known which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel

a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, the

barrel or barrels of which have a bore of more than one-half inch

in diameter, except a shotgun or shotgun shell which the Secretary

finds is generally recognized as particularly suitable for sporting

purposes; and (3) any combination of parts either designed or

intended for use in converting any device into a destructive device

as defined in subparagraphs (1) and (2) and from which a

destructive device may be readily assembled. The term

''destructive device'' shall not include any device which is

neither designed nor redesigned for use as a weapon; any device,

although originally designed for use as a weapon, which is

redesigned for use as a signaling, pyrotechnic, line throwing,

safety, or similar device; surplus ordnance sold, loaned, or given

by the Secretary of the Army pursuant to the provisions of section

4684(2), 4685, or 4686 of title 10 of the United States Code; or

any other device which the Secretary finds is not likely to be used

as a weapon, or is an antique or is a rifle which the owner intends

to use solely for sporting purposes.

Yours, &c.

Mike

[Redd Oktober]

Arr...absolutely. Safety first...THEN Blow things up!