Inert Clothespin Switch

The X-ray correct, inert, clothespin switch firing circuit will function via pressure, pressure release, or pull. The circuit board contains all of the necessary components of an improvised explosive device (IED). The circuit is fully functional and will demonstrate that the firing switch has been activated by illuminating the LED in the blasting cap. The circuit board contains an X-ray correct battery, wire, switch, detonator, and inert explosive.

Powered by two D batteries, this IED circuit would be activated by the modified clothespin switch. The clothespin switch can be activated when either side makes contact (pressure or pressure release) or the insulator is removed. The X-ray correct nitroglycerin dynamite simulant is engineered to have the same density and effective atomic number (Zeff) as the real explosive threat.