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- noun A hand
grenade that produces a very bright flash and a loudexplosion , but noshrapnel and minimal explosive force, to disorient the target.
Etymologies
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Examples
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EH says: pc: I think it’s interesting that in one context a flashbang is referred to as a “noise bomb”, then two sentences later a flashbang is referred to as a “stun grenade”.
The Volokh Conspiracy » “Free Gaza” Activists’ Version of the Ship Incident 2010
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I think it’s interesting that in one context a flashbang is referred to as a “noise bomb”, then two sentences later a flashbang is referred to as a “stun grenade”.
The Volokh Conspiracy » “Free Gaza” Activists’ Version of the Ship Incident 2010
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I think it’s interesting that in one context a flashbang is referred to as a “noise bomb”, then two sentences later a flashbang is referred to as a “stun grenade”.
The Volokh Conspiracy » “Free Gaza” Activists’ Version of the Ship Incident 2010
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And as I've said many times before, there is no way the average citizen armed with a gun can challenge the modern police officer who is armed to the teeth with even bigger guns, assault vehicles, battering rams, ballistic shields, "flashbang" grenades, smoke grenades, pepper spray and tear gas, to name just some of local law enforcement's arsenal.
John W. Whitehead: It's Time to Stop Carrying Guns to Town-Hall Meetings 2009
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Police were able to use a "flashbang" stun grenade on Muzquiz, and Officer Shawn Provot utilized a shield to knock Muzquiz into the bathtub where the machete landed, according to the complaint.
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As part of a demonstration by Troop F, a SWAT officer rolled a "flashbang" grenade under the seats of the students without their knowledge.
columbiatribune.com stories < 2010
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As part of a demonstration by Troop F, a SWAT officer rolled a "flashbang" grenade under the seats of the students without their knowledge.
columbiatribune.com stories < 2010
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The New York Times reported last week that the New York City Police Department has halted the use of "flashbang" stun grenades.
Latest Articles Reason.com 2010
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Outside the room another flashbang went off, followed by more shouting.
Gideon’s war Howard Gordon 2011
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Outside the room another flashbang went off, followed by more shouting.
Gideon’s war Howard Gordon 2011
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