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TECHNICAL DATA & USAGE SHEET BATTLEFIELD BLANK ROUND (BBR) 9mm

European Patent number: 1228342 additional patents pending. US patent numbers: 6253682, 6371028, 6427600, 6095051, 6378439, 6422149, 6415718, 6564719 UTM, Ultimate Training Munitions, and the “Breech” logo design are trademarks belonging to UTM Ltd.

IdentifiersDesignation: 9mm Battlefield Blank Round (BBR)

Origin: United Kingdom/United States

DODIC: None

NSN (National): None

NSN (NATO): 1305-99-244-9381

Cartridge ComponentsCartridge Case: Aluminum Case, Black Nylon fixed nose

Cartridge Assembly: 4.6g/0.162oz

Overall Cartridge Length: 28mm/1.1in

Front Primer: Boxer Primer

Rear Primer: Boxer Primer

Projectile: None

Operational DataNoise Levels: Peak 139dB (Indoors)*

Note*: Evaluation of noise was conducted indoors in two test positions.

Position 1: Located at 45 degrees (left and in front of the muzzle) at a straight line distance of 5ft. Position 2: Located at the shooter’s left ear. Average PMX for Position 1: 135dB Average PMX for Position 2: 131.6dB

Operational Temperature Range: -32°C to 49°C (-25°F to 125°F)

BFA: None Required (UTM RBT conversion required)

BallisticsAverage Muzzle Energy: Not Applicable

Average Muzzle Velocity: Not Applicable

Accuracy: Not Applicable

Maximum Effective Range for Training: Any distance that can be heard

Optimum Effective Range for Training: Any distance that can be heard

Standoff Distance: 0.45m/18in

StorageShelf Life: Minimum three years in original packaging (Following recommended storage conditions)

Recommended Storage: Dry environment, max storage temperature 40°C / 104°F

Warranty1 Year in original packaging (Following recommended storage conditions)

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Characteristics• Normal weapon function and recoil • Realistic and consistent cyclic rates in semi-

automatic weapons, which match“Live” fire • Surpasses “Live Fire” reliability. • Environmentally safe - most ammunition is U.S. EPA

compliant landfill safe, low emission and non-toxic.

WARNINGS

When converting back to ‘Duty’ use, ensure that the chamber and bore have been cleaned, cleared of all debris, objects or projectiles and inspected before firing a live round. Failure to ensure that the barrel of the host weapon is free form obstruction could result in damage to the barrel and/or injury to the operator.

Purpose• Provide a training round that emits a realistic noise and cycles

the weapons with little emissions. • Teach fundamentals of weapon handling, malfunction drills and

marksmanship in any environment to include classroom. • Essential building block between dry fire and live fire with

introduction of noise and stress. • Allow mission rehearsals/flow drills/scenarios in any

environment

Usage Guidelines• UTM RBT converted weapons must be fired “clean and dry” in the weapon bore and barrel. NO LUBRICATION IN THE BARREL. • Contact shots and shots to bare skin are prohibited. Maintain a 0.45m/18inch safe separation distance during training

engagements • Appropriate hearing and eye protection (safety glasses or goggles) is mandatory. • Intended only for supervised training conducted in accordance with UTM RBT safety training protocols by military, law

enforcement or professional training and security organizations. • Keep all ammunition out of the reach of children. • UTM RBT assumes no responsibility for injuries, loss or damage resulting from misuse of this or any of its products.

Type• Battlefield Blank Round – 9mm only available in the

aluminum cartridge.