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Accession Number | REL35668 |
Collection type | Technology |
Object type | Munition |
Physical description | Aluminium, Paint, Plastic |
Maker |
Defense Technology Corporation of America Defense Technology Corporation of America |
Place made | United States of America |
Date made | 1998 |
Conflict |
Period 2000-2009 Afghanistan, 2001-2021 Iraq, 2003-2013 |
Mk 4 Capsicum Dispenser Unit
Description
Inert aerosol dispensing unit containing pepper and oleoresin capsicum solution. The bottle is made from aluminium and is painted gloss black. Description of contents and application instructions are printed on a red paper label attached to the bottle. The dispensing mechanism consists of a circular black plastic trigger unit which has a red plunger and black plastic flip cover safety flap. Markings - FIRST DEFENSE MK-4 NET WT 3.0 OZ; TARE WT 1.33 OZ; MFG 1998 UV002; F4 530454; CONTAINS UV DYE; DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION OF AMERICA POSTAL BOX 240-F, CASPER, WYOMING 82602. (SAFETY AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS).
History / Summary
MK 4 capsicum spray dispensing unit issued to Australian forces on active duty in Afghanistan, East Timor and Iraq.