12 Gauge Ballistic Bean Bag Round : Power Punch Bean Bag

Description: A 12 gauge round that direct fires a 26 gram or 40 gram bean bag projectile. Designed for single target engagement allowing escalation of force from a close distance prior to use of lethal means.

Background: The Power Punch Bean Bag was developed to overcome the shortcomings of conventional square bean bag ammunition. This round remains in a more aerodynamic configuration due to the projectile's design, reducing missed target zones caused by errant projectiles.

* Not to be used and will not work in any flare gun or flare gun insert.

Physical Data:
A. Size: Length= 2.5 inch, 12 gauge SAAMI specification
B. Projectile Weight: 616 grains / 40 grams
C. Power Requirements: None

Performance Characteristics:
A Effect on target: Incapacitation caused by loss of breath, psychological effect, and/or pain and extreme discomfort.
B. Time to Effect: Instantaneous
C. Duration of Effect: Seconds to Minutes based on power factor, distance and location of strike.
D. Effective Range: 7 yards (heavily clothed subject) to 20 yards

Delivery Means: 12 gauge shotgun, cylinder bore required (check with accompanying go/nogo gauge)

Operational Strengths: Most officers are trained with the use of 12 gauge. Uses standard issue weapons, requires no special equipment.