Abstract: A pyrotechnic slug, intended to be used by bomb squads to neutralize explosive devices, comprising a hollow cylinder, having an internal space, and having a projectile body made of non-metallic material, the projectile body having a closed front end and an open back end receiving a slug plug, the internal space containing a mixture cavity holding a pyrotechnic mixture, which upon ignition and explosion thereof is configured to create a weak pressure wave, and the pyrotechnic slug having an operating system comprising at least one selected from a list including: a) a mechanical impact firing system; and b) a delayed operating system; wherein the pyrotechnic slug is configured to be propelled from a barrel by one of: a) a separate cartridge; b) a unified slug comprising the projectile body inserted into a cartridge; and c) a rocket motor.

Abstract: A pyrotechnic slug, intended to be used by bomb squads to neutralize explosive devices, comprising a hollow cylinder, having an internal space, and having a projectile body made of non-metallic material, the projectile body having a closed front end and an open back end receiving a slug plug, the internal space containing a mixture cavity holding a pyrotechnic mixture, which upon ignition and explosion thereof is configured to create a weak pressure wave, and the pyrotechnic slug having an operating system comprising at least one selected from a list including: a) a mechanical impact firing system; and b) a delayed operating system; wherein the pyrotechnic slug is configured to be propelled from a barrel by at least one propellant means selected from a list including: a) a separate cartridge; b) a unified slug comprising the projectile body inserted into a cartridge; and c) a rocket motor.