How much damage can 3.4 ounces of explosive liquid or gel do?

[Shamozzle]

@Anne Neville

But how easy is it for J. Random Terrorist to get properly composed and shaped explosives? I imagine you guys account for what you’ve got, and you’d have trouble giving some to a friend. I doubt they sell the kind of explosives that can cut a person in half off the shelf at the local Wal-Mart where anyone can buy it, no questions asked.

I hear what you are saying. I would imagine terrorists’ resources and capabilities range widely. I can’t see it being too difficult for them to get their hands on the good stuff if they were determined. Getting it through security would be a different matter, though.

[DanBlather]

@Shamozzle

I work with explosives every day. It is absolutely amazing how powerful good explosives really are. Less than 1oz of properly composed and shaped explosives can effortlessly cut a person in half.

There are days I would do that just so to fit in the damn seat.