Modern law enforcement personnel have Bomb Blankets which are flexible pads similar to a heavy blanket. These Bomb Blanketsare primarily used for mitigating a blast and the shrapnel associated with any bomb or shooting device. Before trying to examine these tools, let us try to understand the impacts of an explosion.

Explosions are found to have two primary damaging effects for the vulnerable targets like human bodies.  First is the blast itself and the second is the impact of the explosion. In the common effect known as the blast lung the lungs get damaged from the pressure wave of an explosive blast. This blast can also damage other parts of the body like the gastrointestinal tract and bowel which contain gases.  This can result in perforations bleeding etc. Head, ear and eye injuries are also common from high pressure bangs. This kind of damage can be avoided if Bomb Blankets are usedby a skilled person at the right time.

Another category of injury from explosions can be the well-organized and forceful thrust of the shrapnel. Shrapnel can be part of an explosion like a pipe bomb like ball bearing, nails etc. Indirect shrapnel can also be created like the metal pieces of an exploded car when a bomb explodes inside it. The effects can be reduced considerably by using Bomb Blankets as soon as information about the hidden bomb is received.

When a suitcase or another suspicious object is found in a conspicuous place, law enforcement agencies get calls about it. This reporting takes place when a person gets more concerned about the object than it normally appears. If an unattended baggage is located at an Airport, it has to be immediately reported and enforcement officers have to come with Bomb Blankets to avert the damages that may be caused in the event of an explosion.

Unattended bags often contain explosive devices. When somebody sees this explosive and starts thinking about the dangerous consequences of the disguised explosive, he calls a supervisor level person and discusses the next step. By the time it reaches the law enforcement personal considerable time lapse takes place. After the enforcement personnel hears about the disguised explosive it takes some time for them to come to the spot with Bomb Blankets or  other suitable gear and cover up the possible dangers.

Bomb Blankets are light in weight and small in size and are flexible too. It can be easily packed and kept in a car’s trunk. It can be moved to the spot of the need by a man very easily.  After reaching the site it is placed over the suspected baggage.

Bomb Blankets consist of two parts. One is the collar and it is placed around then suspected explosive baggage. After doing this, the second part known as the bomb blanket is draped over this collar using webbing carrying handles. This system is used around the world by military and government agencies. The Bomb Blankets can be used by trained as well as untrained staff.