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(1) is there any technology which likewise allows for Security Services to sweep an auditorium, building or perimeter clean of explosives rigged thus and (2) are there big drawbacks to pyrotechnics which make them undesirable as a rule?

I'm not a demo expert, but I've seen people play them on TV *grin*

All I know is what they showed us in the army, and stuff I've read since:

Re 1) far as I know, there are sniffers (canine & electronic) that can detect the presence of explosives, but I don't know of any technology that can detonate them remotely.

Re 2) Only thing I can think of is a fuse train isn't instantaneous- but even there, i would think an instantaneous grenade fuse (like in a smoke grenade) attached to some det cord leading into your charge would do the trick.

Lefty? Stumps? 3 Finger Bob? Any ex-demo boys out there who could clear this up?