Primary explosives are generally composed of a metal, energetic ligands and oxyacid anions, and are exploded by optical or thermal initiation pathways to provide energy. Nowadays, near-infrared (NIR) laser initiation is a safe way to ignite explosives to effectively avoid electromagnetic interference. Therefore, low NIR laser sensitivity and high thermal stability are the preconditions for applicable laser-initiated explosives. Here, metallic 1,5-diaminotetrazole perchlorate complexes, [M(DAT)