Improvised Munitions Handbook (Improvised Explosive Devices or ...

2. Retract the striker of the mousetrap and
attach the trip lever across the end of the wood
base using the staple with which the holding
wire was attached.
Note: If the trip lever is not made of
metal, a piece of metal of approximately
the same size should be used.
3. Strip one inch (2-1/2 cm) of insulation from the ends of 2 connecting wires.
4. Wrap one wire tightly around the spring
loaded striker of the mousetrap.
5. Wrap the second wire around
some part of the trip lever or
piece of metal.
Note: If a soldering iron is available, solder both of the above wires in place.
How to Use
This switch can be used in a number of ways—one typical method is presented here.
The switch is placed inside a box which also contains the explosive and batteries. The spring loaded
striker is held back by the lid of the box and when the box is opened the circuit is closed.