Despite the continuing division of opinions about guns, an intruder alarm that creates the sound of a gun shot can be a useful deterrent. This alarm first appeared on the market in September 1995, and following its appearance on national and regional television, has received a great deal of interest Nationwide and in Europe.

The COMMANDO MK1 gives a one-off bang of about 120 decibels, using a 9mm blank cartridge, similar to those used in a starting pistol. This very loud bang gives warning of an intruder’s presence. No intruder is happy if his presence is known.

The COMMANDO MK1 can be placed virtually anywhere: it requires no permanent fixing, and does not require batteries or power source. It is set off by a simple pull-wire which operates a unique trigger system which is positive and eliminates misfire.

It is ideal as a deterrent at attended and unattended premises. It can guard up-and-over as well as ordinary doors and windows of domestic and commercial premises, as well as caravans, sheds, lorries, trailers, cars, motorbikes, farm equipment, garden tractors and mowers, construction plant etc.

It can also protect outside areas. A tripwire can be positioned across an opening, the entrance of a dutch barn, or the middle of a yard. As an added bonus, it can even be used to summon assistance by lost or injured ramblers.

The police for Neighbourhood Watch, and Trading Standards have carried out their own reviews of the device, with no adverse comments.