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Question about flashbangs

The bits in the voids around the body are plugged when live before use. Looks like the pictures are of spent flash bangs.
 
That one looks like a 9 bang. Each hole is filled by a charge and the label covers the charges. In Canada the proper name is Grenade Hand Flash and Sound 9 Bang (as I recall). There are different makes and models ranging from 1 large charge to 9 small charges. I have never seen any with more than 9 charges. I know NICO also makes a 5 bang version. There are also attachments that will attach to the bottom of this one, a pointed metal piece for breaking windows and a CS gas attachment.
 
deadboltz said:
I've ordered a flashbang from here http://www.relics.org.uk/productinfo.php?product=831
I was just wondering the holes in it is that a sign of it being used? I'm assuming perhaps a unused flashbang would have a covering over the holes and then that blows off from the blast but am I wrong?

also, does anyone know what the proper name for that flashbang type? Thank you
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Well..... in the add it clearly states that they are inert and that they are "Genuine FIRED flash bangs" so yes, the open holes are a sign that they have been used.
 
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