Are Claymores Remote Detonated?

Are Claymores Remote Detonated?

Unlike a conventional land mine, the Claymore is command-detonated and directional, meaning it is fired by remote-control and shoots a pattern of metal balls into the kill zone like a shotgun. ... Many countries have developed and used mines like the Claymore.

Are Claymores laser activated?

Claymore mines

In real life, mines like those do exist, but they aren't used on the battlefield. Laser tripwire mines are highly discouraged by the Geneva convention. Typically, real claymore mines are detonated with a wire and switch.

Are Claymores motion sensor?

The compact camera unit is mounted atop the mine, enabling command-detonation upon proper identification of the target. A motion-detecting sensor can be added to ensure that no one sneaks past the mine and there's even an option to record video feedback with GPS positioning.

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