Simunition Guidelines

 

Improper use of Simunition® ammunition can cause injury, loss, damage or death. Users should exercise the same firearm handling precautions as with live ammunition. Simunition® ammunition should only be used in well maintained, properly functioning firearms. Always keep the barrel free of any obstruction.

 

Only FX® Marking Cartridges and SecuriBlank™ are non-lethal. All other Simunition® cartridges are lethal, and therefore not for use against human targets.

 

Simunition® ammunition should be stored in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.

 

Buyers and users assume all risks of use.

 

 

 

 SecuriBlank™ Cartridges

 

SecuriBlank™ Cartridges are designed for use with interactive, video-based simulator systems, laser-based battle training systems, K-9 squads and firearms familiarization. They are one of only two non-lethal Simunition® ammunition (the other one being FX® Marking Cartridges). For safety reasons, GD-OTS Canada recommends a minimum 3-foot (1 meter) safe stand-off distance when firing SecuriBlank™, and users are required to wear approved eye protection.

 

 FX® Marking Cartridges

 

FX® Marking Cartridges are designed for force-on-force simulation and are one of only two non-lethal Simunition® ammunition (the other one being SecuriBlank™). For safety reasons, GD-OTS Canada recommends a minimum safe stand-off distance when firing FX® Marking Cartridges at personnel, which are:

  • 1-foot (30 cm) for 9 mm and .38 cal.
  • 3-foot (1 m) for Clipped 5.56 mm
  • 6-foot (2 m) for Linked 5.56 mm

Users are required to wear Simunition® approved head, throat and groin protection and to avoid any exposed skin when using 5.56 mm FX® Marking Cartridges.

 

CQT® Cartridges

 

CQT® Cartridges are lethal and should not, at any time, be used against human targets. They are designed for shooting practice on reactive, paper or cardboard targets. Users are required to wear approved eye protection during training exercises.

 

Greenshield® Cartridges

 

Greenshield® Cartridges are lethal and should not, at any time, be used against human targets. They are designed for shooting practice on steel targets. Users are required to wear approved eye and hearing protection during training exercises.

 

Short Stop® Cartridges

 

Short Stop® Cartridges are lethal and should not, at any time, be used against human targets. They are designed for use on ranges where ricochet and stray bullets travelling beyond standard target distances pose a problem. Users are required to wear approved eye and hearing protection during training exercises.

 

DragonFly ™ Grenades

 

DragonFly ™ Grenades are lethal and should not, at any time, be used against human targets. They are designed for basic training and short-range target practice. DragonFly™ Grenades reduce target penetration and damage to training infrastructure. Users are required to wear approved eye and hearing protection during training exercises.

 

 

Conversion Kits

Use of FX®, CQT® and SecuriBlank™ ammunition is approved only in firearms which have been converted with a Simunition® Conversion Kit. Conversion kit installation is required to help preclude the inadvertent chambering of live ammunition, and to ensure the proper operation and cycling of the weapon. Simunition® Conversion Kits have been designed with various safety features, including a smaller bore diameter, a live-fire exclusion slot, and a distinctive coloured conversion barrel. These kits are designed to fire only Simunition® reduced-energy cartridges, and are not authorised for use with any other kind or brand of ammunition. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for accidents, including injury, should any ammunition other than FX®, CQT® and SecuriBlank™ ammunition be fired from Simunition® Conversion Kits.

 

If the gun fails to fire, avoid exposure to the breech when unloading and always point the muzzle in a safe direction. Appropriate safety measures should be implemented by users prior to and during all training sessions.

 

It is strongly recommended that weapons which have been converted for use with FX®, CQT® and SecuriBlank™ ammunition be clearly identified as such before any training scenario takes place. It is good practice to use brightly coloured plastic tape on the muzzle end, on the trigger, on the grip, and on the bottom of the magazine.

 

Reloading is prohibited. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for injuries, loss or damage resulting from the use or misuse of this ammunition.

 

It is highly recommended that after removal, kits and weapons be thoroughly cleaned and lightly lubricated to avoid potential functioning problems related to dirty mechanisms. Simunition® Conversion Kits cannot be warranted against firing live ammunition.

 

FX® 9000 Protective Equipment

The FX® 9000 Series protective equipment has been designed and tested under rigorous laboratory conditions to resist impacts from all FX® Marking Cartridges. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems-Canada Inc. recommends the following minimum stand-off training distances when firing at protected personnel*

  • 1-foot (30cm) for 9 mm FX® and .38 cal FX® Marking Cartridges
  • 3-foot (1 m) for 5.56 mm FX® Marking Cartridges (clipped)
  • 6-foot (2 m) for 5.56 mm FX® Marking Cartridges (linked).

Due to the nature of the FX® training system, users must refer to their respective in-service training guidelines and regulations for the authorized force-on-force stand-off distances. For use only with Simunition® FX® Marking Cartridges. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems-Canada assumes no responsibility for injuries, loss or damage resulting from use or misuse of this equipment. Simunition® and FX® are product lines of General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems-Canada Inc.
*Protected personnel are defined as personnel using approved mandatory FX® head, throat and groin protection (and no exposed skin when using 5.56 mm FX® Marking Cartridges).