Pyrotechnic slug

A pyrotechnic slug, intended to be used by bomb squads to neutralize explosive devices, the slug comprising:

• a projectile body made of non-metallic material, wherein the body is cylindrical and defines a closed front end and an open back end;
• a slug plug made of non-metallic material and received within the open back end of the body, the body and plug defining an internal mixture cavity;
• wherein the mixture cavity contains only a pyrotechnic mixture;
• wherein activation of the pyrotechnic slug comprises one of:
• a) a mechanical impact firing system having a safety band and a separator spring;
• wherein the firing system further includes:
• a firing pin and a cap housing, the cap housing containing a primer mounted in close proximity to the pyrotechnic mixture;
• wherein the safety band is wrapped around the slug;
• and,
• b) a delayed operating system including at least one channel formed in the slug plug and an ignition pellet in the at least one channel adjacent the pyrotechnic mixture;
• wherein the slug is configured to be propelled from a barrel by one of:
• a) a separate cartridge;
• b) a unified slug comprising the projectile body inserted into a cartridge;
• and,
• c) a rocket motor.