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JamesIkanov
JamesIkanov
Explosives are risky.
Dec 12 2010, 3:17 PM EST | Post edited: Dec 12 2010, 3:17 PM EST
A word of warning. unless you know what your`re doing, or have incredibly specific directions, I would not advise using explosive of the homemade variety. and, even if you get some professionally assembled ones, improper ly setting the timers, detonators, or other detonating device , could kill you. generally, if you really need some, your best bet is to make a Molotov cocktail, and stick in some gun powder, or a ground up sparkler, with some rubbing alcohol. i seriously think that if your REALLY ready to risk blowing your hand of, ask privately, or GTFO. 6  out of 7 found this valuable. Do you?    
Cypher9012
Cypher9012
1. RE: Explosives are risky.
Dec 12 2010, 5:15 PM EST | Post edited: Dec 12 2010, 5:15 PM EST
You need to rename this thread to: Explosives Are Suicide!

The problems with explosives is that they are indiscriminate; a bullet generally goes in one direction when used properly, but an explosive goes in every direction and unless your a professional or a genius in real-world physics, thermodynamics, etc...then you're as much in danger as your intended target...plus there's degradation to take into account.

Let's say you discover some pretty red sticks of Dynamite or TNT that look the same as they do in the cartoons and you decide to take them with you...as you pick one up, you discover that they've in fact been there for 2 years and as the drop of nitroglycerin sweat drops back into the box it sets off the whole box and there's not even time for last words!

So persoanlly when it comes to explosives the only one I want to use regularly is Cordite, which comes pre-loaded in pretty brass cases called bullets...
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TheEmperorsChosen
TheEmperorsChosen
2. RE: Explosives are risky.
Jan 17 2011, 5:19 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 17 2011, 5:19 AM EST
"You need to rename this thread to: Explosives Are Suicide!

The problems with explosives is that they are indiscriminate; a bullet generally goes in one direction when used properly, but an explosive goes in every direction and unless your a professional or a genius in real-world physics, thermodynamics, etc...then you're as much in danger as your intended target...plus there's degradation to take into account.

Let's say you discover some pretty red sticks of Dynamite or TNT that look the same as they do in the cartoons and you decide to take them with you...as you pick one up, you discover that they've in fact been there for 2 years and as the drop of nitroglycerin sweat drops back into the box it sets off the whole box and there's not even time for last words!

So persoanlly when it comes to explosives the only one I want to use regularly is Cordite, which comes pre-loaded in pretty brass cases called bullets..."
hmmm i was trained in the use and applications of explosives in the Army. dont think that qualifies me as an expert or a genius. so there are certain things which acan and will work for your average joe.
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cas13f
cas13f
3. RE: Explosives are risky.
Jan 17 2011, 5:58 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 17 2011, 5:58 AM EST
"You need to rename this thread to: Explosives Are Suicide!

The problems with explosives is that they are indiscriminate; a bullet generally goes in one direction when used properly, but an explosive goes in every direction and unless your a professional or a genius in real-world physics, thermodynamics, etc...then you're as much in danger as your intended target...plus there's degradation to take into account.

Let's say you discover some pretty red sticks of Dynamite or TNT that look the same as they do in the cartoons and you decide to take them with you...as you pick one up, you discover that they've in fact been there for 2 years and as the drop of nitroglycerin sweat drops back into the box it sets off the whole box and there's not even time for last words!

So persoanlly when it comes to explosives the only one I want to use regularly is Cordite, which comes pre-loaded in pretty brass cases called bullets..."
Not too many places still use cordite anymore, too. It's all pretty much straight-up smokeless gunpowder now.
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Sharpie41
Sharpie41
4. RE: Explosives are risky.
Jan 17 2011, 11:01 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 17 2011, 11:01 AM EST
"Not too many places still use cordite anymore, too. It's all pretty much straight-up smokeless gunpowder now."
don't the brits use cordite? unless its gunpowder that they just use the name cordite?
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JamesIkanov
JamesIkanov
5. RE: Explosives are risky.
Jan 30 2011, 7:42 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 30 2011, 7:43 PM EST
Well, in all honestly, I personally do play around with them, but only occasionally. in an effort to not be a hypocrite i point out that i earlier said that somebody could contact me privately to avoid misuse of the compounds/recipes. but anyway, I don't really know or care what they use in bullets . Do you find this valuable?    
rabidbeaver
rabidbeaver
6. RE: Explosives are risky.
Jan 30 2011, 8:16 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 30 2011, 8:16 PM EST
"Well, in all honestly, I personally do play around with them, but only occasionally. in an effort to not be a hypocrite i point out that i earlier said that somebody could contact me privately to avoid misuse of the compounds/recipes. but anyway, I don't really know or care what they use in bullets . "
That is why you shouldn't play with them. You should know exactly what you are messing with when it comes down to explosives down to the chemical formula's.
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chitoryu12
chitoryu12
7. RE: Explosives are risky.
Jan 30 2011, 10:44 PM EST | Post edited: Jan 30 2011, 10:44 PM EST
"Well, in all honestly, I personally do play around with them, but only occasionally. in an effort to not be a hypocrite i point out that i earlier said that somebody could contact me privately to avoid misuse of the compounds/recipes. but anyway, I don't really know or care what they use in bullets . "
Occasionally is enough to brand you as irresponsible. I will laugh if you lose fingers; that's one less kid who hurts someone else with his stupidity.
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JamesIkanov
JamesIkanov
8. RE: Explosives are risky.
May 21 2011, 11:20 AM EDT | Post edited: May 21 2011, 11:28 AM EDT
"Occasionally is enough to brand you as irresponsible. I will laugh if you lose fingers; that's one less kid who hurts someone else with his stupidity."
no, I'm not irresponsible. do I hurt other people? Never. the fact that you can laugh at someone being permanently mauled in any way sickens me. I'm not that kid that blows up your mailbox with fireworks, I actually have this as a Legit hobby. I buy all my chemicals and fuse professionally, and never use them near people or things that could be damaged. The only reason I don't have a BATFE license is that I'm still under the age of 18.
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DevilNuts
DevilNuts
9. RE: Explosives are risky.
May 21 2011, 11:23 AM EDT | Post edited: May 21 2011, 11:23 AM EDT
"the fact that you can laugh at someone being permanently mauled in anyway sickens me."
Just another cap full of chlorine in the gene pool.
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JamesIkanov
JamesIkanov
10. RE: Explosives are risky.
May 21 2011, 11:25 AM EDT | Post edited: May 21 2011, 11:27 AM EDT
Somehow, that bothers me more than what he said in the first place... 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
Madurjafro
Madurjafro
11. RE: Explosives are risky.
May 21 2011, 11:50 AM EDT | Post edited: May 21 2011, 11:50 AM EDT
I'm pretty sure most of us know not to play with explosives, the most I'm going with is a molotov cocktail, even then, I'll just leave it if there is a better option. 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
JamesIkanov
JamesIkanov
12. RE: Explosives are risky.
May 21 2011, 12:35 PM EDT | Post edited: May 21 2011, 12:35 PM EDT
well, I actually require, or would at least appreciate explosives for Z-day. Lets just say the only way to get around where I live without a boat is a bridge, because I live on an Island. and these bridges are too big to destroy with just a Molotov. 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
necroslaughter
necroslaughter
13. RE: Explosives are risky.
May 21 2011, 12:48 PM EDT | Post edited: May 21 2011, 12:48 PM EDT
Somewhere there is an ATF agent taking notes. 2  out of 2 found this valuable. Do you?    
JamesIkanov
JamesIkanov
14. RE: Explosives are risky.
May 21 2011, 12:55 PM EDT | Post edited: May 21 2011, 12:55 PM EDT
Perhaps. 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
chitoryu12
chitoryu12
15. RE: Explosives are risky.
May 21 2011, 5:11 PM EDT | Post edited: May 21 2011, 5:11 PM EDT
"well, I actually require, or would at least appreciate explosives for Z-day. Lets just say the only way to get around where I live without a boat is a bridge, because I live on an Island. and these bridges are too big to destroy with just a Molotov."
Dammit, stop trying to blow up your bridge!
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JamesIkanov
JamesIkanov
16. RE: Explosives are risky.
May 21 2011, 9:56 PM EDT | Post edited: May 21 2011, 9:56 PM EDT
Well, I've actually decided to use that as a last ditch option in the case of an obvious en masse attack across the bridge linking me to the mainland. the other bridge I plan to try and just block. 2  out of 2 found this valuable. Do you?    
John_234
John_234
17. RE: Explosives are risky.
May 21 2011, 10:40 PM EDT | Post edited: May 21 2011, 10:40 PM EDT
"Well, I've actually decided to use that as a last ditch option in the case of an obvious en masse attack across the bridge linking me to the mainland. the other bridge I plan to try and just block."
Without synchronized detonation, knowledge of structural weak points, hours and equipment to set all that up in advance... I honestly doubt you'd accomplish that, ever.
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chitoryu12
chitoryu12
18. RE: Explosives are risky.
May 21 2011, 11:21 PM EDT | Post edited: May 21 2011, 11:21 PM EDT
"Well, I've actually decided to use that as a last ditch option in the case of an obvious en masse attack across the bridge linking me to the mainland. the other bridge I plan to try and just block."
The plan still fails by virtue of the fact that you're in what, 9th grade?
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JamesIkanov
JamesIkanov
19. RE: Explosives are risky.
Jun 8 2011, 10:29 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 8 2011, 10:29 PM EDT
"The plan still fails by virtue of the fact that you're in what, 9th grade?"
And while this may scare you a little, that doesn't ******* matter. most people can build a relatively powerful IED with simple house hold chemicals. I have access to professional pyro chemicals, and fuse.
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