Consumer product safety commissions explosive weight limits for consumer fireworks and are therefore classified as illegal by atf and many other law enforcement. Apr 02, 2014 so you need to figure out how to make tannerite. This is the home of tannerite, the only company to successfully patent the binary exploding rifle target. Tannerite is a patented, proprietary mixture of ammonium nitrate, ammonium perchlorate and powdered aluminum and a few minor ingredients. Josh discusses what tannerite is, and how to properly use it. Commercial tannerite contains a couple additional ingredients in addition to ammonium nitrate and aluminum powder. It is supplied as two powders which are combined to produce the explosive. I also grew up on a farm and my father used dynamite to blow stumps out of the ground which was rather more easily acquired in those less troubled days. May 29, 2018 technically tannerite is a brand name of binary explosive. Today tannerite has a line of exploding targets that differ slightly in. Tannerite is a binary high explosive, the bestselling brand of. However tannerite is different from other explosives because its a simple binary compound that is incredibly stable. Although there are many different formulas for flash powder, the safest and the industry standard is made just from potassium perchlorate and german aluminum.
If you want something fun to blow up, stick to watermelons, easter eggs full of chalk, and piles of dirt. Tannerite detonation analysis rifle vs firecracker youtube. These days tannerite is often a universal name for any commercial binary explosive. Tannerite is a brand of binary explosive targets used for firearms practice and sold in kit form. A crude car bomb discovered in new yorks times square this weekend was found to contain gasoline, propane and.
Because an is used along with c in ammonpulver as a propellant does not mean that it will not explode, the routes of decomposition are different. Tannerite is a binary explosive used primarily for firearms practise. Stuff that once mixed becomes explosive is perfectly legal per federal law as long as you. The science of tannerite explosive likely used in chelsea. Tannerite over 20 years of the best binary exploding rifle. They are, after all, high explosives that detonate at upwards of,000 feet per second. Sep 19, 2016 tannerite requires a large caliber bullet traveling at speeds of greater than 2,000 feet per second to detonate. You have seen me make homemade tannerite targets too. When mixed together, the components need a certain amount of energy to set off the explosive reaction. Not exploding targets but the real stuff that you mix and put into little round containers. What is tannerite, the supposed nyc bombing material. Insenstive high explosives will just burn if theyre exposed to very high temperatures. Anal or tannerite is not a primary explosive and so is not so sensitive as to guarantee that a fire will detonate it if that i. Tannerite cannot be set off by fire, an electronic fuse, dynamite fuse, or hitting it with a baseball bat.
The explosion caused by tannerite not contain flash or fire, as the blast in the film, because it is a rob oxygen, actually extinguish any flames in. Obviously you dothere are times when explosives prove to be useful. Tannerite is not an explosive and should not be used as such. Different mixture ratios will have slightly different sensitivities.
You have seen these flash power firecrackers in many of my videos. Detonation of anfo without a secondary explosive booster. Anal mixtures will detonate when fired into by a suitable riffled projectile traveling at the right velocity. Guide everything you need to know about tannerite pew. This homemade exploding rifle target gives you similar results and is cheaper because it just uses the two main ingredients of original tannerite. The science of tannerite, the explosive possibly used in the. Read morehow to detonate tannerite without shooting it. There is no way a binary explosive like tannerite is going to be set off by a black cat or similar firecracker.
First off to safely use tannerite never try to blow up something that could create dangerous shrapnel. You see, the feds regulate explosives due to transportation. Superior regulated pyrotechnics and explosives, usa. The science of tannerite, the explosive possibly used in. How can i explode tannerite without a gun and bullet. The kinetic energy formed upon impact will cause the detonation of such a composition. Jun 07, 2014 tannerite is a brand named patented by the official company. Tannerite is the biggest, and the most successful company producing binary explosives, and when the idea became popular the name tannerite just stuck. The only thing that i could imagine is that shockwave uses some other formula than the nh4no3 and al which tannerite uses, maybe a different ratio or something. So, just out of curiosity, would the ammonium nitrate combined with aluminum, magnesium, fuel oil, gasoline. Display fireworks are classified as fireworks un0333, un0334 or un0335 by the department of transportation.
To ensure a homogeneous composition, be sure to use the mixing container thats included with every tannerite brand binary rifle target purchase and shake well to achieve uniform mixing. Small caliber rimfire or slow moving pistol ammunition will not initiate a detonation. A blasting cap is a small sensitive primary explosive device generally used to detonate a larger, more powerful and less sensitive secondary explosive such as tnt, dynamite, or plastic explosive. May, 2010 flash powder is an explosive used in all firecrackers and larger salutes such as m80s and aerial bombs. Gun cultures dazzling, dangerous firework display the new. Unrestricted high explosives, available at a sporting goods store. He allegedly set off bombs in new jersey and in new york on saturday. The combination is relatively stable when subjected to forces less severe than a highvelocity bullet impact. As a general rule of thumb what you need to set off an insensitive bulk explosive is the detonation of another explosive. Atf investigates the use of illegal explosive devices which, are often manufactured and used during the fireworks season. The targets comprise a combination of oxidizers and a fuel, primarily aluminium powder, that is supplied as two separate components that are mixed by the user. Fact sheet illegal explosive devices bureau of alcohol. Ever wondered what would happen if you blow up a firework with tannerite me too so i did it.
A mix of two standard chemicals, tannerite publicized as a multiple activated target and utilized to mark the shots in the shooting sports. Targets are supplied as 2 separate stable compounds, that when mixed as indicated in the instructions, produce an audible explosion and a. Nov 18, 20 the an must be infused with fuel oil to create anfo anfo requires a detonator like tnt or petin to set it off anfo has been a commercial explosive for decades used in open pit mining because it is so stable, it is shipped to the site in pumper trucks and pumped into drilled voids for precise mining explosions. I would be leery of handling anything which is that shock sensitive. A bomb blown up to new york containing tannerite, reported to a law enforcement administrative official cited by the federal abc news. How to make tannerite from cold packs daves homestead. Just wondering because i keep some diesel around for the kubota tractormower, sure would be easier than ball milling aluminum. If it is large static shock, that would be a lot of static electricity. Blasting caps come in a variety of types, including nonelectric caps, electric caps, and fuse caps. Tannerite exploding targets at adventure shooting sports.
Since primary explosives are much more regulated, blasting caps are treated as a special class of high explosives. Blasting caps have a detonation velocity of 25,000 ftsecond, more than enough to set off tannerite. We offer everything from technical blasting for rocksconcrete and stumps, to public displays for special occasions, to national and. Binary explosives are twopart mixtures of components that arent explosive on their own.
The commercial use of explosives uses electrical detonators or the capped fuse which is a length of safety fuse to which an ordinary detonator has been joined. Lets compare two identical tannerite targets, one initiated with a. Ways to explode tannerite without a gun and bullet. Why you shouldnt shoot a refrigerator full of tannerite. Tannerite is a trademarked name, and binary exploding targets are a patented invention. Step by step instructions to make tannerite tannerite. Tannerite binary exploding targets in canada the hunting. Same day shipping when an order is placed through our secure online ordering page or via phone at 5417441406 monday through friday 7am to 5pm pacific time, we ship it out the same day if ordered before 3pm. A month before the boston marathon bombs, the fbi put out a warning that the chemical exploding targets used by recreational rifle shooters could be used to fuel homegrown improvised bombs. Detonators can be chemically, mechanically, or electrically initiated, the latter two being the most common. A blasting cap is needed to detonate anfo because it is very stable unlike. This means no lawnmowers, no washing machines, glass, cars, or generally anything that will cause dangerous fragmentation. When you detonate and explosion it usually explodes and that is rather implied.
At the same time making explosives without an involved lab and a far reaching foundation in science is for the most part about as keen as. My uncle, cousin, son and i set off a binary explosive. You can set off shockwavetanneriteetc with a firecracker. Rejection of defamation suit against nbc is upheld. Any person importing, manufacturing for commercial use, dealing in, transporting or causing to be transported, or otherwise receiving display fireworks must obtain an atf federal explosives license or permit for the specific activity. Unknow user has added part number m25 of vendor tannerite on 21022015. Targets are supplied as 2 separate stable compounds, that when mixed as indicated in the instructions, produce an audible explosion and a cloud of vapor when struck with a high velocity bullet. Since the first shipment was made in late 2000, we have worked hard to do everything we can for our customer base. A detonator, frequently a blasting cap, is a device used to trigger an explosive device. Fbi warned in march that exploding targets could fuel. Tannerite company recommends using 12 pound charges 0. Unknow user has edited part number m25 of vendor phantom fireworks on 17042017. The tannerite might work best on brittle material as from what i recollect from the surface as it generates a low, longer impulse than some high explosives. Unknow user has added part number m25 of vendor tannerite on 21022015 moparman has changed shot count from 0 to 25 on 12082014 frb has changed class from 1.
Those are 3 things you absolutely wont need with these exploding targets. We offer everything from technical blasting for rocksconcrete and stumps, to public displays for special occasions, to national and international shipments of pyrotechnics of all kinds. Watch this video if you think shooting appliances with explosive material inside sounds like a good idea. Fireworks bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives. Sciencemadness discussion board tannerite powered by. There are currently no federal laws prohibiting the production or use of tannerite, but you need to be aware of any state and local laws that may apply. Mystery booms heard around new orleans area, other. Maybe hydrogen balloons, maybe tannerite with fireworks, maybe sparkler bombs. Dec 26, 2014 for christmas, his dad gave my grandson, little jack some of this. Sciencemadness discussion board tannerite powered by xmb.
I guess it is possible to detonate a dud device that does not explode but the word implies that it does explode. This means, you cant detonate it with fire, and you cant detonate it with anything subsonic. Before we get to the fun stuff, lets get the disclaimer out of the way. Simply mix the targets with the included catalyst, and youll get very loud, very visible and very awesome proof of a target hit. Tannerite exploding rifle targets are useful for long range shooting practice, as they give immediate feedback when hit. Guide everything you need to know about tannerite pew pew. Sep 19, 2016 tannerite is the brand name of a binary explosive often used as a rifle target. Apr 09, 2012 all i can say is tannerite isnt dynamite sunshine. Some reports suggest bombs contained a combination of tannerite and hmtd. How to detonate anfo without a high explosive quora. Consumer product safety commissions explosive weight limits for consumer fireworks and are therefore classified as illegal by atf and many other law enforcement agencies. Tannerite is the brand name of a binary explosive often used as a rifle target. Misuse of binary targets could result in serious injuries or death.
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