flash-bang
noun
variants
or flash-bang grenade
or flash grenade
plural flash-bangs or flash-bang grenades or flash grenades
: an explosive device that produces a blinding flash of light and a sudden, loud noise intended to temporarily stun, distract, and disperse people and that is thrown by hand or projected
Flash-bangs have become a popular but controversial diversionary tactic used by SWAT teams. The devices give officers key seconds to make tactical moves and are especially useful in hostage situations.—
Michael S. Rosenwald
Michael S. RosenwaldWhen armed motorcades arrive at the entrance, Marines toss flash-bang grenades to clear the crowd.—Gregg Zoroya
Gregg ZoroyaLate in the afternoon, officers fired about a dozen flash grenades at the suspect. The loud, bright projectiles seemed to disorient him, and officers were able to rush in and take him into custody.—Jenna Lyons and Peter Fimrite
Jenna Lyons and Peter Fimritecalled also stun grenade
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Be careful as the flex gadgets affect your teammates too, so don't accidentally flash-bang them.
—Rahul Majumdar, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Brandon Boyd’s family has called for accountability for the shooting, saying police escalated the situation by using a flash-bang.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Martin heard the sound of a flash-bang grenade exploding, mixed with pounding and shouting.
—Dylan Moore, National Review, 10 Oct. 2024
That night residents, protesters and journalists in Brooklyn Center met with members of Operation Safety Net, an aggressive coalition of Minnesota National Guard soldiers, state troopers and local police who used tear gas and flash-bangs to clear the streets.
—Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 19 Sep. 2024
The baby is now in the ICU and was diagnosed with chemical pneumonitis as a result of the flash-bang, the mother said.
—Evan Rosen, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2024
Not only did these totally thrash me about, but flash-bang lights went off in the corner of the theater to really sell it.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2024
Listen to this article An Ohio mother alleges that police wrongfully raided her home and set off flash-bangs that resulted in her 17-month-old child being sent to the ICU with burn injuries.
—Evan Rosen, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2024
Advertisement The video shows officers throwing canisters of tear gas and a flash-bang grenade into the cell as Zumwalt screams.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
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Rahul Majumdar, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Brandon Boyd’s family has called for accountability for the shooting, saying police escalated the situation by using a flash-bang.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Martin heard the sound of a flash-bang grenade exploding, mixed with pounding and shouting.
—Dylan Moore, National Review, 10 Oct. 2024
That night residents, protesters and journalists in Brooklyn Center met with members of Operation Safety Net, an aggressive coalition of Minnesota National Guard soldiers, state troopers and local police who used tear gas and flash-bangs to clear the streets.
—Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 19 Sep. 2024
The baby is now in the ICU and was diagnosed with chemical pneumonitis as a result of the flash-bang, the mother said.
—Evan Rosen, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2024
Not only did these totally thrash me about, but flash-bang lights went off in the corner of the theater to really sell it.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2024
Listen to this article An Ohio mother alleges that police wrongfully raided her home and set off flash-bangs that resulted in her 17-month-old child being sent to the ICU with burn injuries.
—Evan Rosen, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2024
Advertisement The video shows officers throwing canisters of tear gas and a flash-bang grenade into the cell as Zumwalt screams.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
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