Abstract: The igniter comprises a disk-shaped element (15) with a central portion (16) and a boundary portion (17) surrounding it for interrupting and/or releasing an ignition chain (13a, 13b) of the igniter. Only the central portion interrupts the chain of ignition and is supported by a holding device (19). A collecting space is provided around the holding device which, seen in the direction of flight of the projectile, is located below the boundary portion (17). The central portion (16) and the boundary portion (17) are connected with each other by means of a rated breaking point (18). Upon the initial acceleration of the projectile the boundary portion (17) is sheared off from the central portion (16) and received in the collecting space (21), whereupon the central portion (16) is also subsequently removed from the ignition chain (13a, 13b) by the twist of the projectile.

Abstract: The invention relates to an irritating body consisting of several compartments (6) which are substantially parallel to the central axis of the container (4) and which receive effect charges (8). All the compartments (6) are closed on the upper part of the container (4) and lead to a common chamber (18) which is open at the bottom on the opposite lower side of the container. The chamber has several side openings (22) arranged in the direction of the periphery. This construction reduces the danger of the user being wounded due to inappropriate use.