N.J. weapons find inspired examination of military-grade weapons purchase. Jan. 27, 2010— -- When police in New Jersey reported they had discovered a grenade launcher among other weapons ...

and orders were placed for more than 30 million grenades for the American V-B launchers. The fragmentation grenade, which weighed about 17 ozs., was designated as the “V-B Rifle Grenade, Mark I ...

The MK19's primary ammunition is the M430 high-explosive dual-purpose (HEDP) grenade. It has a kill radius of five meters (16 ft) and a wound radius of 15 meters (49 ft). It can also penetrate two ...

The Mk 19 grenade launcher has been a mainstay of American operations since its introduction in the late 1960s during the Vietnam War. The weapon is still prized for its ability to fire high ...