Subdeacon Joe 24,846 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Blast from Florida's largest explosives seizure surprises even military experts Quote The investigation into Levene started in 2016, when he was convicted for felony possession and distribution of commercial explosives without a permit. Two years later, investigators said they zeroed in on his property where they confiscated 7,700 pounds of explosive fuses and flash powder. Disposal would take some assistance. US Air Force Staff Sgt. Benjamin McGovern, also an explosive ordnance technician, said when the ATF called for help, they thought of the range in Avon Park, but the Air Force is not permitted to dispose of munitions at that location. “So instead, we used this for training, and set it up as safely as possible,” McGovern said. “Setting up the explosives was the hardest part because it was 30-35 pounds, up to 50-pound boxes, and there were a couple hundred of them. We set them up with gasoline on them to help them ignite and then we just let it go.” The ordnance consisted of black powder wrapped up in paper, typically used for setting off fireworks simultaneously. Feds blew up 7,700 pounds of explosives The resulting blast shocked even the experts. “I didn’t expect it to be that big,” McGovern said. “I thought it’d be quick, just a little bit of smoke, that’s it. But that was a lot bigger than I thought it’d be.” http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/feds-blew-up-7-700-pounds-of-explosives-hoarded-by-convicted-sarasota-man Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 21,050 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Munitions Experts my as...butt! Isn’t this world just getting more stupider every day? Link to post Share on other sites
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 2,619 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 A little bit of smoke? Apparently this guy isn't at all familiar with black powder. Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 12,029 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Not surprising given how little first hand knowledge they would have with a low grade explosive like black powder. Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Harley, #14153 2,792 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I’m just a DFE (Dumb Friendly Engineer) with a lifetime of hobby experience with Sacred Incense and its Smokey-less counterpart. Even I could have told them what 7700 lbs of black powder propellant would do when lit at once. It burns very different than the same amount as C-4 or RDX explodes. Jeeesh! Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 15,477 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Giving me flashbacks. Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 24,846 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 17 minutes ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: Giving me flashbacks. Hey, Bottles! Give Bob there a Flashback DRINK TYPE: COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS 3 oz. Vodka 5 oz. Gatorade (Preferably fruit flavoured) Ginger Ale INSTRUCTIONS Mix the vodka and the Gatorade in a collins glass, then fill with Ginger Ale. Serve on ice. Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 15,477 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 10 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said: Hey, Bottles! Give Bob there a Flashback DRINK TYPE: COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS 3 oz. Vodka 5 oz. Gatorade (Preferably fruit flavoured) Ginger Ale INSTRUCTIONS Mix the vodka and the Gatorade in a collins glass, then fill with Ginger Ale. Serve on ice. Now I’m gettin nauseous! Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 24,846 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: Now I’m gettin nauseous! <pushes a Pear-Ginger Smoothy to Bob> Pear Ginger Smoothie Image: Alicia Wolf, the Dizzy Cook Ingredients: 3/4 cup fresh pear, like Bartlett, roughly chopped (about 1 pear) 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced 3/4 cup arugula 3/4 cup of oat milk (or milk of choice) 2 tsp hemp seeds Sweetener is optional. Use honey or lucuma powder. Directions: 1 – Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and process until fully combined. 2 – Add roughly 1 cup of ice and blend till smooth. Serve immediately. Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 15,477 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Good Lord! Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 24,846 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 12 minutes ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: Good Lord! Nutritious and helps ease nausea. Link to post Share on other sites
The Bearded Wonder 459 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 In the pics it was just quick fuse and e matches, quick fuse is really fast burning powder on string enclosed in paper used with professional fireworks, I bet there is more to the story. Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 24,846 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 46 minutes ago, The Bearded Wonder said: In the pics it was just quick fuse and e matches, quick fuse is really fast burning powder on string enclosed in paper used with professional fireworks, I bet there is more to the story. "four tons of explosive fuses and flash powder." One of the links mentioned 35 and 50 pound cases of powder. Link to post Share on other sites
Forty Rod SASS 3935 6,933 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 On 10/12/2019 at 9:28 AM, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Munitions Experts my as...butt! Isn’t this world just getting more stupider every day? And just when you thought it couldn't. Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew Duncan 1,254 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 This man was selling them on his black-market website,” McGovern said. “Imagine that amount of explosives in close proximity to the places we frequent, what could have occurred... So to get that off the street and keep the public safe, that was a win for everybody.” Using the unexpected explosion caused by the 'experts' as justification for the arrest? Link to post Share on other sites
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