Disrupter and ammunition for neutralizing improvised explosive devices

A disrupter comprising:

• a barrel through which a projectile is fired;
• a barrel housing including a sleeve, wherein the sleeve is configured to receive the barrel and allow movement of the barrel therethrough;
• a frame on which the barrel may be selectively pivoted, wherein said barrel housing is configured to move relative to said frame during recoil of said barrel;
• and
• a stand on which the frame is supported, said stand including a pair of legs having a telescopic construction, said legs extending in a horizontal direction, wherein telescopic extensions of said legs extend horizontally in a direction opposite a direction of firing;
• wherein said telescopic extensions of said telescopic legs are configured to be extended prior to the firing and wherein said telescopic legs are configured to telescopically collapse during the recoil of the barrel, said telescopic construction accompanied by a resisting force configured to absorb recoil energy as the telescopic legs collapse.