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Pocket Smoke, CS


Description: The Tactical Coverage, Pocket Smoke, CS Grenade delivers a cloud of CS with a discharge time of around 20 seconds. Their lightweight and compact design make this item easy to carry on a tactical vest or to conceal. They are effective in tactical situations where a number of grenades are required.

History/Background: The Tactical Coverage, Pocket Smoke, 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.

Status: Currently Available.

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

Primary Users: Law Enforcement, Military, and Corrections.

Incapacitation Mechanism/Technology: The Tactical Coverage, Pocket Smoke, 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 grenade is designed to result in behavior modifications such as the retreat away from officers, area denial or the immediate response to issued commands.

Delivery Means: Hand Thrown or Launched.

Operational Strengths: Small, Concealable.

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.