Troops Get New Non-Lethal Option
News, Non-Lethal January 25, 2018, Comments Off 0Troops now have another non-lethal option to add to their list, a pistol-sized launcher. This launcher fires paintball-like ammunition that contains irritants to aide in crowd control and deter behaviors without injury.
According to The Army Times, “Some of the company’s products are in use by the Coast Guard, Border Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, according to a company release.
“For shotgun training, simulations and capabilities, the Amtech Less-Lethal Systems company has a range of 12 gauge rounds for penetrating doors, rubber projectiles for non-lethal missions, and bean bag-filled shotgun shells to stun individuals in a riot control scenario.
“One crowd dispersal item included in their portfolio is an “aerial bang” round, which allows the shooter to fire overhead to divert crowds gathering in open spaces.”
This provides further evidence that non-lethal weapons are helpful after all.
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