Less Lethal

Power Punch, Ballistic Bag
(Bean Bag) - ALS1201L26, ALS1201M40 & ALS1201H40


Description: All New Power Punch Ballistic Bag Series.

History/Background: THE POWER PUNCH BALLISTIC BAG was developed to overcome the shortcomings of conventional square bean bag ammunition. This round remains in a more aerodynamic configuration due to the projectiles design, virtually eliminates missed target zones caused by errant projectiles.

Potential Targets/Applications: Individual Targets, Suspect Apprehension, Prison/Civil Rioters, and Animal Control/Conditioning

Primary Users: Law Enforcement, Military

Incapacitation Mechanism/Technology:
THE POWER PUNCH launches a pliable 26 gram bag or 40 gram bag, producing controlled and directed incapacitation by blunt impact trauma.

Physical Data:
A. Size: Length= 2.5 inch, 12 gauge SAAMI specification
B. Projectile Weight: 410 grains / 26 grams or 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: 26 gram bag low 5 yards (heavily clothed subject) to 15 yards; 40 gram bag medium 7 yards (heavily clothed subject) to 20 yards; 40 gram bag high 7 yards (heavily clothed subject) to 25 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. Three power factors available to accommodate diversified tactical situations, i.e. heavy clothing and extended distances.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Never aim at or above the Sternum. Less Lethal Ammunition can cause contusions, abrasions, broken ribs, concussions, loss of eyes, superficial organ damage, serious skin lacerations massive skull fractures, rupture of the heart or kidney, fragmentation of the liver, hemorrhages, and or death. Medical assistance should be provided immediately after an actual deployment of a less lethal munition even if no physical injuries appear on subject or subjects.
Penetration, though not a desired effect, can occur regardless of manufacturer or design.