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title: "FLIR PRIMED: Which is better for explosives, vapor or swab sampling?"
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#  FLIR PRIMED: Which is better for explosives, vapor or swab sampling?

 Written by CBRNe World Staff on 18 January 2018.

FLIR PRIMED is a CBRNE Training Video Series. Every few weeks, we’ll deliver best practices, industry insights, and real-life experiences that help you stay prepared. Each episode is accompanied by a field checklist or downloadable guide that you can use right now! See more at [FLIR.com/PRIMED](https://cbrneworld.com/%5C%22https://youtu.be/lIF3pk8ChF4%5C%22)

The information contained in this video is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. This video is not intended as a substitute for formal training. FLIR makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability with respect to any content contained in this video and disclaims any liability for any damage or injury of any kind that may result from the use or misuse of the information contained in this video.

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