Tactical Balls > Safes & Home Security

Posted: 6/5/2011 8:26:01 PM EDT

There are a couple of vids of these things on Youtube. I suppose they are supposed to be a safe alternative to a homeowner burning down his house with flashbangs.

Novelty item? Useful?

Right off the bat I'd say novelty item, but I could be wrong.

Posted: 6/6/2011 7:16:51 AM EDT

[#1]

I like the original tactical balls. Mine are original equipment & made of brass. I keep two in my pants at all times. I used them in several SHTF situations. They also help keep your center of gravity low for better balance. However, mine don't light up.

Posted: 6/6/2011 2:59:24 PM EDT

[#2]

I'll stick with my FB's

Posted: 6/6/2011 5:27:36 PM EDT

[#3]

That's the dumbest thing I've seen in a long time. But then again the inventor of the Chia Pet is a billionaire.

Posted: 6/6/2011 6:59:22 PM EDT

[#4]

Put tactical in front of anything and it will sell.

Posted: 6/7/2011 4:43:18 PM EDT

[#5]

pretty stupid narrator in that vid

Posted: 6/7/2011 5:36:34 PM EDT

[#6]

They could certainly be a distraction but they are not an alternative to a flashbang, the blast pressure of a flashbang does most of the work, not the visible flash itself.

Posted: 6/7/2011 5:49:00 PM EDT

[#7]

I've been trying to figure out for who these were developed.

As a homeowner, I have to decide:

Hear a noise, grab firearm and flashlight.
or
Hear a noise, grab firearm and three balls.

Maybe they aren't for homeowner use. I can't see any situation where these would be my "go to" item.

Posted: 6/7/2011 6:19:24 PM EDT

[#8]

think about a large cargo bay in a ship where the possibility of flammables may be present........ just looking for a quick diversion..

Posted: 6/11/2011 5:42:50 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
think about a large cargo bay in a ship where the possibility of flammables may be present........ just looking for a quick diversion..

"hmm if I throw a flash bang some of this stuff might burst into flames...I know I'll throw some LED lights and then run in there shooting and hope for the best!

"

I think maybe one of them strobing gun lights might be a better option in your scenario...in all honestly I would chuck a FB and just hope for the best...or wait the bad guys out..maybe seal them in there.

Posted: 6/12/2011 12:37:15 AM EDT

[#10]

you would be better with this http://www.centuriogroup.com/badheavy.htm a LED "flashbang"

Posted: 6/19/2011 12:25:12 PM EDT

[#11]

Always thought it was a crock that our lights and radios had to be "Intrinsically Safe" ...... um... what about the Sig on my hip? The response was "Everything always isn't about a gun fight."

Then you go do it.....

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