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Originally Posted by SFOD_D
actually flash bangs give off no shrapnal.
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Not actually true.
There are many different types of flash-bang grenades, with different levels of energy.
They can be generalized into 2 catagories: Disposable and reusable.
The reusable variety is plastic, and contains a simple mixture of aluminium powder. When thrown, the powder shoots out of the can, and fills the air.
It mixes with oxygen, and THEN is ignited OUTSIDE OF THE CAN.
These kind are the least leathal, and have no shrapnel. They can be refilled and reused.
The disposable kind work similar, except the explosion happens INSIDE the canister. The grenade is usually steel with an aluminium top. The explosion blows out with top, and represents a minimal amount of shrapnel. These types HAVE killed people, and are not usually used by police. They are however popular with military and paramilitary groups (ATF, DEA, etc), since they have a stronger "stun" capacity.
REGARDLESS. We both agree. NEITHER type is sutable for paintball.
If you really wanted the "sound effect" that simple fire-crackers might work, though they are not legal in my state.
-Nick