Flash Bang

An explosive device weapon developed for use in crowd control that consists of a large charge, typically about 15 grams, of flash powder contained in a vented metal case with a triggering device similar to those used in ordinary hand grenades. While not designed for lethality, these are very dangerous weapons when used improperly. In 2014 a small child in Georgia was accidentally maimed by incompetent police officers who tossed one of these devices into a crib during a botched drug raid. These devices typically contain about five times the explosive charge of an ordinary M-80 firecracker, which contains three grams of flash powder.