Abstract: Various exemplary embodiments of an encapsulated shaped charge (100) may include a charge case (110), a charge lid (120) covering an open end of the charge case. and an external clip assembly connected to each of the charge case and the charge lid. The charge case may house explosive material (111) and a shaped charge liner (112). The external clip assembly may include one or more clips (140) respectively connected to each of a retainer ring (130) positioned on the charge lid, and the charge case. The retainer ring may be formed from a material that will melt or burn when exposed to fire. According to the exemplary embodiments. melting or burning the retainer ring can release the one or more clips from the retainer ring and/or charge lid.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments may describe a jacket. The jacket includes a back wall, top wall, bottom wall, and first and second sidewalls extending from the back wall and between the top and bottom walls. An internal cavity of the jacket is defined by the back wall, the top wall, the bottom wall, and the sidewalls. A slotted shaped charge housed in the internal cavity is retained by a retention latch that extends from an internal surface of at least one of the top wall, the bottom wall, the first and second sidewalls. The jacket may be positioned in a shaped charge receptacle formed in a shaped charge carrier. An orientation slot or tab may be formed into a peripheral edge portion of the receptacle, and a key may be configured for being received within the orientation slot.