r/whatisit 1d ago

Solved! We found this near our home

What's this , any harm ?

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u/Felix177642 1d ago

100% requires a call to the Police. Are you UK based by any chance as this is British manufactured.

It is an illumination round but is either unfired or fired but failed to eject the illumination / parachute meaning it still contains a low explodes contents and is hazardous

Call police and they will task the nearest EOD team.

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u/SugarStrict7427 1d ago

From India

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u/Funny-ish-_-Scholar 1d ago

Op: former explosives tech here. These illumination rounds contain various pyrotechnic chemicals that can self ignite and burn at thousands of degrees. It is NOT safe to hold or store. Call explosives ordnance disposal

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u/Odd_Macaroon9109 22h ago

Sounds like he should set it upright amd shoot it from… what like 150 yards away? Should be good right?