Heavy Concussion

HEAVY CONCUSSION

Heavy Concussion is an electrically-detonated binary explosive for the special effects industry that produces a loud report, white smoke cloud, and powerful blast. Using commonly-available igniters, pyrotechnicians can now produce concussive effects without requiring the use of expensive and highly regulated commercial high explosives, and much more safely than using black or flash powders. Heavy Concussion is perfect for use in film and television special effects, air shows and re-enactment events to simulate ground explosions and bomb hits, law enforcement and military training to simulate IEDs, grenade blasts, or other ordnance, and other outdoor events requiring a loud, powerful, and concussive explosive effect. 

* THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. See notes below.

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PRACTICAL & POWERFUL PERFORMANCE

What Sets Us Apart:

  • SAFER – thoroughly tested by CANMET CERL, Heavy Concussion is less sensitive to impact, friction, and electrostatic discharge than black powder or flash powder, and will not detonate when exposed to flame.
  • ATTAINABLE – With its powerful formula, Heavy Concussion costs less than using an equivalent amount of black powder.
  • MORE POWERFUL – Heavy Concussion is a high explosive producing concussive effects and requires NO confinement, eliminating the need for mortars, hard bombs, or other risky and time-consuming practices.
  • EASIER TO SHIP – Heavy Concussion ships easily and quickly as limited quantity dangerous goods, requiring no placards, paperwork, or DG surcharges to ship by courier.
  • EASIER TO STORE – As a binary composition, Heavy Concussion stays non-explosive until mixed requiring a Q-D of ZERO and can be stored virtually anywhere.
  • EASIER TO USE – Mix the two components, insert the igniter, and you’re done.
  • SAFER – thoroughly tested by CANMET CERL, Heavy Concussion is less sensitive to impact, friction, and electrostatic discharge than black powder or flash powder, and will not detonate when exposed to flame.
  • ATTAINABLE – With its powerful formula, Heavy Concussion costs less than using an equivalent amount of black powder.
  • MORE POWERFUL – Heavy Concussion is a high explosive producing concussive effects and requires NO confinement, eliminating the need for mortars, hard bombs, or other risky and time-consuming practices.
  • EASIER TO SHIP – Heavy Concussion ships easily and quickly as limited quantity dangerous goods, requiring no placards, paperwork, or DG surcharges to ship by courier.
  • EASIER TO STORE – As a binary composition, Heavy Concussion stays non-explosive until mixed requiring a Q-D of ZERO and can be stored virtually anywhere.
  • EASIER TO USE – Mix the two components, insert the igniter, and you’re done.
This product is intended for use by licensed and trained professionals only and is not available to the general public. Canadian purchasers will be required to provide a copy of either their Explosives Magazine License, Fireworks Operator Certificate – Senior Pyrotechnician, or Fireworks Operator Certificate – Special Effects Pyrotechnician. U.S. purchasers will be required to provide us their state certification to use pyrotechnics and a copy of their ATFE Federal Explosives License.
 
Familiarization testing is strongly recommended before live use. Product will only detonate when initiated by an approved igniter (contact us for a list of approved igniters). Do not use with electric matches or fuse. For outdoor use only. Contact us for guidance prior to use if necessary.
 
Available in 60g, 120g, and 240g sizes.