Slug, Tactical Entry,
12 Gauge
Description: An innovative 1.90 inch 12 gauge round, utilizing a 525 grain 1.5 cc hollow point slug. This round produces an extremely large wound channel at the remarkable low velocity of 1,100 fps, virtually eliminating penetration and reducing collateral damage liability suits.
History/Background: The SLUG was developed to overcome the shortcomings of conventional slug ammunition. The projectile is designed to limit over penetration while producing effective wound channels in soft targets, permitting the use of shotguns in close urban environments. i.e. apartment complexes by forced entry teams.
Potential Targets/Applications: Individual Targets and Animal Control
Primary Users: Law Enforcement, Military
Incapacitation Mechanism/Technology: The SLUG fires a 525 grain, large cavity hollow point slug at 1,100 fps. Massive and lethal injuries are usually produced by the controlled expansion and fragmentary reduction of the slug mass caused by outward hydrostatic pressure in the large cavity.
Physical Data:
A. Size: Length= 1.90 inch, 12 gauge
B. Projectile Weight: 525 grains / 1.2 ounces
C. Power Requirements: None
Performance Characteristics:
A Effect on target: Death or Incapacitation caused by loss of synaptic function, and/or pain and extreme discomfort.
B. Time to Effect: Instantaneous
C. Effective Range: 1 foot to 75 yards
Delivery Means: 12 gauge shotgun
Operational Strengths: Most officers are trained with the use of 12 gauge. Uses standard issue weapons, requires no special equipment. Permits additional rounds per magazine tube because of the 1.9inch length of the cartridges
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