What is M228?

What is M228?

The M228 is a pyrotechnic delay igniting fuze used in conjunction with the M69 Grenade body, as a trainer for the M67 Fragmentation Hand Grenade. The safety pin and the safety clip are removed to arm the grenade while holding the lever tight to the grenade body. The M228 emits a small puff of smoke when activated.

How do grenade fuses work?

Once the soldier throws the grenade, the safety lever releases, the striker throws the safety lever away from the grenade body as it rotates to detonate the primer. The primer explodes and ignites the fuze (sometimes called the delay element). The fuze burns down to the detonator, which explodes the main charge.

Are flashbangs illegal UK?

In the UK it is currently ILLEGAL for anyone under 18 years of age to purchase pyro’s. It is illegal for ANYONE of any age to use airsoft pyro’s in a public place unless it is an authorised and approved airsoft/paintball site or military reinactment or fireworks show.