{"product_id":"mistral-blast-containment-receptacles-bcrs","title":"Blast Containment Receptacles (BCRs) by Mistral","description":"\u003cp\u003eProtect crowds and critical infrastructure with \u003cstrong\u003eMistral Blast Containment Receptacles (BCRs)\u003c\/strong\u003e — SAFETY Act-Approved, blast-mitigating trash receptacles engineered to contain explosive fragmentation and blast pressure in high-traffic public areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFound in airports, bus and train stations, stadiums, and tourist destinations worldwide, Mistral BCRs provide 360° lateral protection against fragmentation and blast pressure while functioning as an ordinary public trash can — seamless, always-on counter-terrorism protection for soft targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBCR protection options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBCR 0.5\u003c\/strong\u003e — lightest protection level, available in 10, 20, and 40 gallon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBCR L1, L2, L3, L4, L5\u003c\/strong\u003e — progressively higher explosive-threat ratings (40 gallon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtecTable\u003c\/strong\u003e — containment table configuration for checkpoints and lobbies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e10 and 20 gallon sizes are available in BCR 0.5 only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Mistral BCRs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects against multiple threat levels of explosives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal anti-terrorism security device for venues that draw large public gatherings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeets ASTM standards \u003cstrong\u003eE2740\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eE2639\u003c\/strong\u003e for blast containment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAFETY Act-Approved\u003c\/strong\u003e by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoubles as a regular waste receptacle — no operational footprint change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirport security, transit and rail stations, stadiums and arenas, tourist attractions, government buildings, courthouse lobbies, military installations, and public venues at risk of improvised explosive device (IED) attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications (manufacturer data)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished figures from Mistral's Blast Containment Receptacle specification sheet. Heights and opening\ndiameters are given in inches with the manufacturer's millimetre equivalents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOpening diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish \u0026amp; capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBCR 0.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.7 in (755 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e352 lb (160 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 in (450 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel clad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBCR L1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.9 in (1039 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e790 lb (360 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.3 in (744 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePainted or stainless clad — 40 gal (150 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBCR L2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39 in (994 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,100 lb (500 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 in (760 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePainted or stainless clad — 40 gal (150 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBCR L3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39 in (994 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,100 lb (500 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 in (760 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePainted or stainless clad — 40 gal (150 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBCR L4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.3 in (1050 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,490 lb (677 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.1 in (790 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePainted or stainless clad — 40 gal (150 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDimensions for BCR L5 and the ProtecTable configuration are not published on the manufacturer\nspecification sheet — request them with your quote.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated screening and protection equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBCRs are one layer of a soft-target security plan. Pair them with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/explosive-detection\"\u003eexplosive detection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/x-ray-scanners\"\u003eX-ray screening systems\u003c\/a\u003e at controlled entry points, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-detectors\"\u003emetal detectors\u003c\/a\u003e for pedestrian screening, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cbrn-radiation-protection\"\u003eCBRN and radiation protection\u003c\/a\u003e for chemical and radiological threats. For perimeter and standoff protection, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vehicle-barriers-solutions\"\u003evehicle barriers\u003c\/a\u003e. Response teams equip from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ballistic-shields\"\u003eballistic shields\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/riot-gear\"\u003epolice riot gear\u003c\/a\u003e ranges, and secure facilities also draw on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/correctional-security-equipment\"\u003ecorrectional security equipment\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blast-fire-containment\"\u003eblast and fire containment\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Security Pro USA for pricing, threat-level selection, and volume orders. GSA and government purchasers welcome — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003erequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a blast containment receptacle (BCR)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA BCR is a specially engineered waste receptacle designed to contain the fragmentation and blast pressure of an explosive device detonated inside it. Mistral BCRs look and function like ordinary public trash cans, so they provide discreet, always-on protection in public areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Mistral BCR contain an explosion?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach BCR is built with layered blast-mitigating materials that provide 360-degree lateral protection, directing blast energy and fragmentation upward and inward while keeping surrounding crowds and infrastructure safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should blast containment receptacles be installed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical placements include airports, bus and train stations, stadiums, arenas, tourist attractions, government buildings, courthouse lobbies, military installations, and any high-traffic venue considered a potential soft target for terrorism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sizes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMistral BCRs come in 40, 20, and 10 gallon capacities. The 20 and 10 gallon sizes are available in the BCR 0.5 model only; the 40 gallon is offered across all protection levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat protection levels can I choose from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven configurations: BCR 0.5 for light-duty applications, BCR L1 through L5 for progressively higher explosive-threat ratings, and ProtecTable, a containment table designed for checkpoints, lobbies, and entrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Mistral BCRs certified or DHS approved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Mistral BCRs meet ASTM standards E2740 and E2639 for blast containment and are SAFETY Act-Approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan a BCR be used as a regular trash can?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. BCRs are designed for daily use as ordinary public waste receptacles. No special handling, signage, or operational changes are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big and how heavy are Mistral BCRs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished manufacturer figures run from the BCR 0.5 at 29.7 in tall, 352 lb, with a 17 in opening, up to the BCR L4 at 41.3 in tall, 1,490 lb, with a 31.1 in opening. The L1 through L4 models all hold 40 gallons (150 litres). Because the heavier models exceed 1,000 lb, confirm floor loading and placement access before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you sell to government agencies and GSA purchasers, and how do I get pricing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Security Pro USA supplies federal, state, and local government agencies and welcomes GSA and volume purchase inquiries. 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