Purchasing "mil-spec" (military specification) smoke grenades as a civilian is currently highly restricted in the United States due to recent federal regulatory changes. While true military-issue M18 smoke grenades are generally not available for direct civilian sale, "military-style" alternatives exist for recreational and professional use.
: Professional models are often categorized as explosive materials rather than destructive devices because the ATF defines their fuze assemblies (like the M201A1) as initiating devices. buy mil spec smoke grenades
As of November 2023, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) rescinded several "Special Explosive Device" exemptions that previously allowed certain smoke grenades to be sold without a license. the Bureau of Alcohol