Training Replica: Flash Bang CTS - 7290

The CTS 7290 (manufactured by Combined Tactical Systems) is the industry standard for tactical "Flash Bangs." It is a non-lethal stun grenade used by SWAT teams, hostage rescue units, and military forces to temporarily disorient suspects. Unlike older designs that could move or "jump" upon detonation, the 7290 features a patented bottom-and-top venting system that keeps the device stationary when it goes off.

Key Performance Specs

• Sound Output: Approximately 170�180 decibels (louder than a jet engine at takeoff). This causes temporary deafness and a loss of equilibrium by overstimulating the inner ear.

• Light Output: Between 6 and 8 million candela. This results in "flash blindness" that lasts for several seconds, even if the suspect's eyes are closed.

• Non-Fragmenting: The heavy steel body is designed to remain intact. Only the light and sound escape through the ports, minimizing the risk of shrapnel injuries.

• Fuse Delay: Standard 1.5 seconds.

Variants & Models

The 7290-9 (Multi-Bang)

The 9-Bang variant is used in scenarios where a single "pop" might not be enough to suppress a room�such as large open areas or when multiple suspects are present. It delivers an arrhythmic series of flashes and bangs about 0.5 seconds apart, making it nearly impossible for a suspect to recover their senses between blasts.

Legal & Safety Warning

• Restricted Item: These are ATF-controlled Class-C explosives (Destructive Devices). In the United States, they are restricted to Law Enforcement, Military, and Government agencies.

• Civilian Use: They are generally not legal for civilian purchase or possession without extreme licensing (FEL) and individual $200 tax stamps per device, and even then, manufacturers almost exclusively sell only to agencies.

• Hazard Potential: Despite being "less-lethal," the 7290 generates massive pressure and heat. If deployed near flammable materials or directly against a person's body, it can cause severe burns, permanent hearing loss, or fatal injuries.