Launching GRENADES (Can Cannon) #civtac #firearms #tactical

Published on September 24, 2024
Duration: 0:59

This video demonstrates launching a metal hand grenade using an X Products Can Cannon attachment. A sabot is required for proper seal and pressure. The test reveals the grenade travels a short distance and remains unexploded, highlighting extreme danger due to its weight and the potential for it to stay within the blast radius. The Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI) is promoted for gunsmithing education.

Quick Summary

Launching a metal hand grenade from an X Products Can Cannon requires a sabot for proper pressure. However, the grenade's weight caused it to travel only a short distance, remaining dangerously within the blast radius, highlighting extreme safety risks.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Introduction: Grenade Launch
  2. 00:10Preparation: Sabot Use
  3. 00:20Firing the Can Cannon
  4. 00:35Grenade Search & SDI Promotion
  5. 00:43Safety Conclusion: Danger Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Can Cannon and how does it work?

The Can Cannon is a launcher attachment, typically for AR-15/M4 platforms, that fires projectiles using 5.56 blanks. It requires a sabot for projectiles that don't create a perfect seal to ensure proper pressure build-up for launch.

Why was a sabot needed to launch the grenade from the Can Cannon?

A discarding sabot was used because the metal hand grenade did not create a perfect seal within the Can Cannon's barrel. The sabot ensures proper pressure build-up, which is crucial for launching the projectile effectively.

What were the safety concerns when launching a grenade from the Can Cannon?

The primary safety concern was that the grenade was too heavy for the Can Cannon. This resulted in a short travel distance, leaving the unexploded grenade within the blast radius, posing a significant danger.

Where can one learn about gunsmithing?

The Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI) is promoted in the video for gunsmithing education. Their website, SDI.TODAY, offers resources for those interested in learning about firearms and gunsmithing.

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