Can anyone buy a tank? A machine gun? A gas mask?
FAQ -GeneralNo. Offensive and defensive military equipment is sold only as scrap; rendered useless for its intended purpose. This process is called demilitarization.
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Pinellas County Emergency Management - Bioterrorism FAQNo. A gas mask would only protect you if you were wearing it at the exact moment a bioterrorist attack occurred. Unfortunately, a release of a biological agent is most likely to be done covertly, that is without anyone knowing it. That means you would not know ahead of time to put on your mask. To wear a mask continuously or "just in case" a bioterrorist attack occurs is impractical if not impossible.
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NOVA Online | Bioterror | Frequently Asked QuestionsYou should not buy a gas mask. A gas mask would only protect you if you were wearing it at the exact moment a bioterrorist attack occurred. Unfortunately, a release of a biological agent is most likely to be done covertly. You would not know ahead of time to put on your mask. To wear a mask continuously or "just in case" a bioterrorist attack occurs is impractical, if not impossible.
Related QuestionsSumma Health System - FAQsNo. A mask will only protect you if you are wearing it at the exact moment an attack occurs. A biologic attack is most likely to be "covert" or without anyone knowing about it. Gas masks were designed to protect against chemicals, not biologic agents and must be carefully fitted to work.Related Questions
Health Department: Terrorism Preparedness and Response - Cit...No. A mask would only protect you if you were wearing it at the exact moment a biological or chemical weapon was used. Unfortunately, you would most likely not know ahead of time if an attack were occurring. To wear a mask continuously or "just in case" a terrorist attack occurs, is impractical, if not impossible. To work effectively, masks must be specially fitted to the wearer, and wearers must be trained in their use.Related Questions
No. The use of gas masks during a chemical or biological attack is not recommended due to legitimate safety concerns. The lack of training and improper use of masks, filters and hoods, as well as a false sense of security as to their effectiveness, could pose a threat to public safety. Without the proper training and equipment, you could be putting yourself at greater risk. There is at least one, recent documented instance where improper use of a gas mask lead to civilian deaths.Related Questions
The Official Website of Davis County, UtahNo. A gas mask would only protect you if you were wearing it at the precise moment that an attack occurred. A biological or chemical attack is likely to be surprise attack - meaning that there will not be any warning before the attack occurs. It is impracticable, and perhaps impossible, to wear a mask at all times. Additionally, in order to be effective, masks have to be specially fitted and the wearer needs to be trained on proper use.Related Questions
Emergency Preparedness & Response - Sedgwick County, Kan...No. A gas mask would only protect you if you were wearing it at the exact moment a bioterrorist attack occurred. A biological or chemical terrorist attack is likely to occur without prior notice. To wear a mask continuously or "just in case" a terrorist attack occurs, is impractical, if not impossible. To work effectively, masks must be specially fitted to the wearer, and wearers must be trained in their use.Related Questions
What is the difference between 'machine gun', sub-machine gun and 'machine carbine'?
Frequently Asked Questions, 251 to 300A carbine is a lighter, shorter version of a rifle, usually single shot in the context of WW1 or WW2. Machine guns are the full size, fully automatic fire guns like the Maxim, the Vickers, the Lewis and more recently the GPMG M60. Machine carbines are the smaller, lighter weapons like the Thompson, the Sten and the Owen. However the names 'sub-machine gun' and 'machine carbine' have now become almost interchangeable with common usage.
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FAQIn your tank there will be liquid on the bottom and pressurized gas on the top. As you use the gas more liquid turns to gas until the liquid is depleted. When this happens, the tank pressure drops off quickly. For this reason, pressure gauges are usually inaccurate. Other types of LP gas tank "gages" include a long narrow strip that is attached to the side of the tank (magnetic or glue).
Related QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions About Biological, Chemical and Ra...No. A "gas mask" may be effective against only a few of the chemicals and none of the microbes that are of concern. The microorganisms or chemicals would most likely be in the air without our knowledge so the only way to protect oneself would be to wear the mask all the time and it would interfere with many activities. For those with compromised breathing capacity, (i.e. asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) the mask would not be practical and may be harmful.Related Questions
Bioterrorism Concerns FAQsNo. A mask would only protect you if you were wearing it at the exact moment a bioterrorist attack occurred. Unfortunately, a release of a biological agent is most likely to be done "covertly," that is, without anyone knowing it. That means you would not know ahead of time to put on your mask. To wear a mask continuously or "just in case" a bioterrorist attack occurs, is impractical, if not impossible.Related Questions
Gratiot County --- Emergency Management : Safety Tips During...No. The Michigan Department of Community Health is not recommending the purchase of gas masks. While there has been a great amount of media attention on biological and chemical terrorism, the threat is still low. For complete protection with a gas mask, it would need to be worn all day, every day. To wear a mask continuously or "just in case" a bioterrorist attack occurs, is impractical, if not impossible.Related Questions
County Of Marin: Health and Human Services - FAQ AnswersNo. A mask would only protect you if you were wearing it at the exact moment a bioterrorist attack occurred. Unfortunately, a release of a biological agent is most likely to be done "covertly," that is, without anyone knowing it. That means you would not know ahead of time to put on your mask. To wear a mask continuously or "just in case" a bioterrorist attack occurs, is impractical, if not impossible.Related Questions
SPHCM: News, Events, & PublicationsNo. Gas masks are largely ineffective against biological agents. In addition, a gas mask would only protect you if you were wearing it at the exact moment an attack occurred. Unfortunately, a release of a biological agent is most likely to be done "covertly," that is, without anyone knowing it. That means you would not know ahead of time to put on your mask. To wear a mask continuously or "just in case" a bioterrorist attack occurs, is impractical, if not impossible.Related Questions
Should I buy a gas mask or keep my own supply of antibiotics?
VERMONT HOMELAND SECURITY UNITNo! While there has been a great deal of media attention on biological terrorism the threat remains low. For complete protection, a gas mask it would need to be worn all day every day. Failure to properly maintain a gas mask or improper wearing of the mask may actually result in a greater exposure to harmful agents. There is no justification in taking or keeping your own supply of antibiotics. Antibiotics can cause side effects and should only be taken with medical supervision.
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Collin County Bioterrorism Response Team: Bioterrorism Plann...No. Most gas masks would only protect you if you were wearing the gas mask at the time of an agent release. Considering most bioterrorist attacks are conducted covertly, you would never know when to wear your gas mask. Gas masks can also pose numerous safety concerns. Gas masks can be dangerous to untrained users. Most gas masks must be properly fitted to the user and if used improperly, gas masks can cause serious injury or death.
Related QuestionsHow do I know how much gas is in my tank?
FAQOn the top of the LP Gas tank, stamped in the metal will be the Tare (EMPTY ) Weight, it will be written something like "TW = 18" If your weight is 23 pounds it is easy to figure, (23 - 18 = 5) you know you have 5 pounds of LP, or 1/4 tank.
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OSR Medical sleep disorder centre Montreal & Frequentl...All the equipment should be cleaned on a regular basis-generally, once a week. When you buy or rent your machine, your therapist will tell you how to take proper care of your machine or mask. You can also consult our guides.
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Bulk Tanks FAQYes, as the bulk tank is actually owned by the company and therefore can only be filled by that company.
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Columbia Gas of Ohio, Your Business, Frequently Asked Questi...There might be an opportunity to save money on your gas costs. Alternative gas suppliers are not subject to state utility commission pricing regulations and can price their gas supplies differently than Columbia. Under federal and state regulations, gas costs are passed through to all sales customers on an average basis, dollar-for-dollar. Neither the pipeline nor Columbia are permitted to "mark-up" gas costs.
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RvBTO - July 13-15, 2007 : .CO2 tanks can be purchased at Area 51's pro shop for those who are interested in bringing their own paintball guns.
Related QuestionsWhy do I need a 100 lb propane tank for the indoor gas heaters ?
Heater Shop FAQ - Our frequently asked questions about heate...With the exception of the outdoorsman model which can run from a 20 lb tank, the indoor gas heaters require a 100 lb because of the speed at which the gas flows to the heater. The faster the propane flow the colder the propane gets (experience this by blowing air gently from your mouth to your hands, then blow some air as hard as you can into your hands - the faster moving air is colder than the slower moving air).
Related QuestionsWhat is an OPD LP Gas Tank?
FAQOPD stands for Overfill Prevention Device. As of April 1, 2002, no LP gas cylinder can be filled unless it is equipped with an (OPD). You can identify an OPD tank by looking at the valve handles, all the new ones are shaped like a triangle. So, as of April 1, 2002, no new valve, no fill. I still see a lot of these old valves floating around. Don't confuse the threads on the tank (old style vs. new style) valve with OPD. The OPD device is INSIDE the tank.
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uksurvive :: Bird Flu MasksThe medium size fits 95% of most male adults. Only females or males with very small faces need to consider ordering a small
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Altered ststes newsletters,Alternative Health and Healing ne...Strictly speaking, many products mentioned are Rife devices, only because they are based upon Rife's fundamental discoveries. Other than the few available manufacturers, you have to make it yourself, or have it made.
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