Improvised Munitions Handbook TM 31 210

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Bend metal strap into "L" shape and drill holes for wood screw. Notch metal on long side 1/2" (1 cm) from bend. Remove end cap from pipe. Knot one end of safety fuse. Thread safety fuse through hole in end cap so that knot is on inside of end cap. A plastic explosive filler can be made from potassium chlorate and petroleum jelly. This explosive can be detonated with commercial #8 or any military blasting cap. Steel pipe, extra heavy, 1/8" (3 mm) nominal diameter and 6" (15 cm) long with threaded ends (nipple) Note: The amount of nitric acid produced is the same as the amount of potassium nitrate. Thus, for 2 tablespoonfuls of nitric acid, use 2 tablespoonfuls of potassium nitrate and 1 tablespoonful of concentrated sulfuric acid.

urn:lcp:improvisedmuniti0001unse:epub:afc07f75-797d-42e1-907a-b27006da9afe Foldoutcount 0 Identifier improvisedmuniti0001unse Identifier-ark ark:/13960/s2hxbj3m8vf Invoice 1652 Isbn 0879472049 Manufactured, precision devices almost always will be more effective, more reliable, and easier to use than improvised In Unconventional Warfare operations it may be impossible or unwise to use conventional military munitions as tools munitions as tools in the conduct of certain missions. It may be necessary instead to fabricate the Carefully drain off liquid into heat resistant container. Discard any sludge remaining in bottom of the shallow container.This manual provides detailed explanation of manufacturing munitions from seemingly innocuous locally available materials. As an official army manual, it was primarily intended to increase the potential of Special Forces and guerrilla troops, however, "Improvised Munitions Handbook" represents perfect reading for all arms enthusiasts, as well as civilians considering their safety. This edition offers simple instructions, enriched with a large number of illustrations, on various techniques for constructing many different weapons and devices made of materials that can be bought in a drug or hardware store or found in a junkyard. The instructions are presented in a way that even people normally not familiar with making and handling munitions can use them. d. Turn 3/8 pipe coupling onto threaded pipe using pipe wrench. All fittings should be as tight as possible. Do not split fittings. Ocr tesseract 5.2.0-1-gc42a Ocr_detected_lang en Ocr_detected_lang_conf 1.0000 Ocr_detected_script Latin Ocr_detected_script_conf 0.9442 Ocr_module_version 0.0.17 Ocr_parameters -l eng Old_pallet IA-NS-0001299 Openlibrary_edition This weapon can be improved by using a machine screw, nut and washer as the hammer assembly. Sharpen the machine screw to a shallow point and push it through the end cap then fasten it on the inside of the cap with the nut and washer. Cut a thumb groove it the rim of the 3/4" pipe to allow spent shells to be pulled out with the thumbnail. When you buy your dowel take the 1" pipe and make sure the dowel goes in with some space to spare. If the dowel fits exactly, it's too big and you'll have to choose the next size down.

available or unassuming materials. The purpose of this Manual is to increase the potential of Special Forces and A pipe adapter is required which will adapt the barrel pipe to the receiver pipe. Pipe adapters are available which will couple just about any pipe size with a pipe one size larger or smaller. Push nail through plug until head of nail is flush with square end. Cut nail off at other end 1/16" (.158 cm) away from plug. Round off end of nail with file. explosives, detonators, propellants, shaped charges, small arms, mortars, incendiaries, delays, switches, and similarThe manual contains simple explanations and illustrations to permit construction of the items by personnel not normally familiar with making and handling munitions. These items were conceived in-house or, obtained from other publications or personnel engaged in munitions or special warfare work. This manual includes methods for fabricating explosives, detonators, propellants, shaped charges, small arms, mortars, incendiaries, delays, switches, and similar items from indigenous materials. 0.2 Safety and Reliability

or innocuous they can be carried without arousing suspicion. The completed item itself often is more easily concealed

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To purify the potassium nitrate, redissolve the dry crystals in the smallest possible amount of boiled water. Remove any salt crystals that appear (step 7); pour through an improvised filter made of several pieces of paper and evaporate or gently heat the concentrated solution to dryness. prior to actual use of assure proper performance. Chemical items should be used as soon as possible after preparation Metal object (steel rod, bolt with head cut off, etc.), approximately 7/16"(11 mm) in diameter, and 7/16" (11 mm) long if iron or steel, 1-1/4" (31 mm) long if aluminum, 5/16" (8 mm) long if lead. A large ball bearing, of the appropriate size, will fly straighter than a cylindrical object.

Release the cord to fire the pistol. (If pistol does not fire, shorten the elastic bands or increase their number.) The Manual contains simple explanations and illustrations to permit construction of the items by personnel not Locate a barrier such as a stone wall or large tree which you can stand behind in case the pistol ruptures when fired.publications or personnel engaged in munitions or special warfare work. This Manual includes methods for fabricating equipment must be kept clean and such energy concentrations as sparks, friction, impact, hot objects, Place second match tip on a piece of tape. Place tape so match tip is directly over hole in end cap. These items were found to be effective in most environments; however, samples should be made and tested remotely prior to actual use to assure proper performance. Chemical items should be used as soon as possible after preparation and kept free of moisture, dirt, and the above energy concentrations. Special care should be taken in any attempt at substitution or use of items for purposes other than that specified or intended. 0.3 User Comments increase the potential of Special Forces and guerrilla troops by describing in detail the manufacture