What weapons do terrorists use?
Terrorists may use any type of weapon, including weapons of mass destruction. Such weapons include toxic or poisonous chemicals; disease organisms; radiation from radioactivity; explosive, incendiary or poison gas bombs; grenades, rockets or missiles or mines or similar devices.Terrorists may also use traditional weapons in armed attacks on targets, such as automatic guns or grenades.Terrorists may issue threats to create fear among the public in an attempt to convince citizens that their government is powerless to prevent terrorism, to disrupt normal life and the economy and to gain immediate publicity for their causes. This could include threatening to use weapons of mass destruction or more traditional kidnappings and airplane hijackings, where hostages are held in exchange for money or other demands.
