👉 The Timothy Weapon, also known as the Timothy Device or Timothy Bomb, is a homemade explosive device invented by Timothy McVeigh, a key figure in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. It consists of a small, cylindrical casing filled with compressed nitrogen gas and a small amount of ammonium nitrate nitrate (ANFO), a common fertilizer. When the device is activated, the nitrogen gas rapidly expands, creating a high-pressure explosion. The simplicity of its design and the availability of materials make it a notable example of a readily accessible homemade bomb, though its use was intended to target government facilities rather than civilians. The Timothy Weapon's design highlights the potential dangers of accessible explosive materials and underscores the importance of stringent security measures.
