The photos here will have to hold you over for now but stay tuned to RecoilWeb and RecoilTV for video of our tests of these unique products. Who needs a reason to set off explosives? All three versions of the IWA flashbang are available for. The lower sound output makes them a more akin to a sophisticated M80 than a tool for post-apocalyptic home defense, but we don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. Not to mention the obvious f*ck-yeah-factor of getting to toss grenades for whatever special occasion you can come up with. The folks we spoke to at IWA say that these are meant primarily for training and simulation purposes. They tell us they are working on an improved fuse that will bring the delay down to 2 seconds or less. Tactical-grade flashbangs usually have a 1.5-second delay, while the IWA versions are currently advertised at 2.5 seconds. The other major difference is time delay. The IWA grenades are rated for 125 decibels. The products made by DefTec and ALS produce about 175 decibels on detonation. There are, of course, some differences between the IWA products and the real thing. They are roughly the same size as an actual flashbang and seem to fit in most nylon pouches made for the real deal. Each grenade is individually labeled and, though the bodies look identical, the labels are large and clearly marked so you know what you’re getting when you pull the pin.
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All three models sport OD green cardboard bodies and pull-ring fuses with a safety spoon that flies free when the safety ring is pulled. Fortunately, they sent us a couple of each for testing. The M12 is a single charge, and the M13 Thermobaric produces a single loud bang and a “mild overpressure” as described by the folks at IWA. The M11 gives off a single loud bang followed by two smaller bangs. There are currently three models available from IWA – the M11 multi-burst, the M12 Distraction Device, and the M13 Thermobaric Canister. Because of this, shipping is limited to ground-transport only which means only those in the Lower 48 will be able to purchase them, state and local laws notwithstanding. The IWA grenades are classified as pyrotechnics and are governed by the same restrictions that apply to fireworks. The design actually reminds us of some of the first-generation concussion grenades that used a similar cardboard or paper body. They consist of a small charge inside a cardboard tube. We have seen simulators and training aids available for unrestricted purchase that use shotgun blanks or even CO2 cartridges to create the bang, popular for use in airsoft and paintball matches.īut the IWA bangs are a little different. They typically consist of an explosive charge and fuse mechanism inside a steel or aluminum grenade body. We recently got a chance to play with a couple of their latest releases - civilian-legal flashbang grenades.Īctual flashbangs produced for military and law enforcement use are classified as destructive devices by the ATF and are not available on the commercial market. Provide an email address so your documentation can be emailed to you.IWA International is a company based out of Miami, FL that specializes in importing unique tactical gear from all around the world.Have a good credit history with no late payments, debt relief orders, County Court Judgment (CCJs), Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVAs) or bankruptcies.Have a UK bank account capable of accepting Direct Debits.Are a permanent UK resident and have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.You're in paid employment or have a regular income (minimum 16 hours per week or £5,000 per annum, unless you are retired and receiving a private / company pension or in receipt of disability allowance).You will only be considered for finance if you: Orders can not be processed until the deposit has been paid. 10% deposit can either be paid by the link emailed to you or we will call you for deposit payment. Simply add your items to your cart online on check out if your order meets criteria you will have the option for finance Simply follow the onsite instructions and an instant decision.
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