pipe bomb

Makeshift cylindrical weapon

A pipe bomb is a homemade explosive device made from a sealed section of pipe filled with explosive material.

The rigid casing causes pressure to build before rupturing, creating deadly shrapnel.

Pipe bombs are associated with terrorist attacks and are illegal to manufacture or possess: Police found pipe bomb components in the suspect's garage.

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated R