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Can someone explain what C-4 is?
One of my friends in Texas sent me this link. Apparently a military officer tried to board a plane with C-4 in his baggage. I would like one of you military people to explain what C-4 is and how powerful it is. Thanks.
http://www.mywesttexas.com/top_stori...871e3ce6c.html
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why don't you google it? Wikipedia would help.
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VERY powerful and sure as shit shouldn't be going on a plane, when enough of it can take down a building or an entire NYC street. A little bit would only be necessary to destroy an airplane. But I'll await more informed military to explain better.
Just wanted to add - the TSA caught this and perhaps prevented a disaster. I can't see someone "accidentally" packing C4 in their baggage.
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Liberal moonbat
I did google it, but the explanation was fairly technical. I wanted someone to explain it in a way a civilian would understand.
Thanks Jim, I appreciate your help.
Just Me
It's an explosive that looks like modeling clay. A piece the size of your finger will blow you and your car up. It's basically dynamite on steroids. Unlike other explosives, it's pretty stable. Meaning, it won't explode as quickly due to weather, elements, environment, whatever.
It's also unlawful for civilians to possess C-4. It's a military explosive. It is used mostly for demolition. It is not an anti-personnel weapon.
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Holy freaking bananas! How could anyone be carrying this around and not know it?This is a pretty scary thing.
Thanks for the explanation.
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Very powerful stuff. I don't know how anyone could NOT know they had it in their luggage either.
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Oh ... whoops .... I have NO idea where I got 8 oz of C-4, nor that fuze, your Honor.
I agree. That stuff doesn't just fall into your luggage by accident. You have to know someone who deals in explosives,l and has access to military explosives to even get near it.
“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke
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No shit, and if that dude IS that forgetful, what is he doing with authorization to get his hands on the stuff to begin with?Oh ... whoops .... I have NO idea where I got 8 oz of C-4, nor that fuze, your Honor.
I agree. That stuff doesn't just fall into your luggage by accident. You have to know someone who deals in explosives,l and has access to military explosives to even get near it.
It's incredible how stable that stuff is isn't it? Watched two ordinance experts play catch with it for about 5 minutes at a demonstration one time.
Just Me
Even if he has access, it's strictly controlled. There shouldn't be any "extra" lying about that could "accidentally" fall into his luggage.
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Your head exploded
That's always the way it was that I know of, hell even .223 rounds you better be able to account for every single one. Checked out 200 , fired off 150? You better be giving us 50 back.
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it's very safe w/o a means of detonation.
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THIS is a C4
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How, and why, he fit one in his luggage is beyond me.
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