Flash Bomb

FLASH BOMB. (See also EXPLOSIVES, TRAPS) Known variously as a flash grenade, flashbang, thunderflash, and sound bomb over the years, the flash bomb is not meant to be used as a traditional defensive explosive, but rather as a distraction or blinding trap for tactical maneuvers. The earliest flash bomb in evidence contained a deposit of mercury placed inside glass casing and lined with wire. When detonated and thrown, it resulted in a bright flash of white light. Though not intended for combat, the flash bomb can cause permanent damage to the retinas, and in the case that the casing does not function properly, shrapnel injuries and burns