Pangea Associates, S.R.L.

ALS Technologies

Tri-Action, Smoke Grenade, CS

Description: The Tri-Action, CS Grenade releases three separate sub-munitions on discharge. The sub-munitions will Separate by 15' to 20' giving a wide are of coverage per sub-munition. This grenade is capable of being launched up to 90 yards with the proper launching adapter and launching cartridge.

History/Background: The Tri-Action, CS grenade was developed to overcome proximity issues with insubordinate subjects. The round expels an instant emission of CS Smoke for quick coverage and deterrence by individuals engaged in undesired behavior.

Potential Targets/Applications: Individual Targets, Suspect Apprehension, Prison/Civil Rioters.

Primary Users: Law Enforcement, Military, and Corrections.

Incapacitation Mechanism/Technology: The Tri-Action, CS Grenade is designed to cause disorientation through a tearing and burning sensation in the eyes, involuntary closing of the eyes (blepharospam), violent coughing, and/or shortness of breath (dyspnea). This allows concealment for an officer to retreat or move forward in an operation where some type of concealment is needed. The Tri-Action, CS Grenade is designed to result in behavior modifications such as the retreat away from officers, area denial or the immediate response to issued commands.

Physical Data:
A. Size: Length= 5.70" COL Diameter: 2.4"
B. Overall Weight: 500 Grams
C. Chemical weight: 90 Grams, CS
D. Power Requirements: M201 Igniter

Performance Characteristics:
A Time to Effect: Instantaneous
B. Duration of Effect: Seconds to Minutes based on power factor, distance and location of strike.
C. Effective Range: 0 to 300 feet based on weather conditions
D. Discharge Time: 30 seconds

Delivery Means: Hand Thrown or Launched.

Operational Strengths: Large coverage area.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Never aim at an individual or at a group of individuals. Launchable or hand thrown ammunition can cause contusions, abrasions, broken ribs, concussions, loss of eyes, superficial organ damage, serious skin lacerations massive skull fractures, rupture of the heart or kidney, fragmentation of the liver, hemorrhages and/or death. Medical assistance should be available immediately after an actual deployment of a less lethal munition even if no physical injuries appear on subject or subjects. Pyrotechnic chemical munitions should not be launched or thrown onto roofs, into rooms, dry foliage or similar environments without fire suppression equipment being readily available.