Tri-Action, Multiple Projectile,
White Smoke, 37/40 mm
Description: The ALS 6797 launches three pyrotechnic sub-munitions that release a white smoke agent. The multiple sub-munitions provide a wide area of coverage for training, smoke screening and other applications. The sub-munitions are launched up to 90 yards and release smoke for approximately 30 seconds each.
History/Background: The Multi-Projectile, White Smoke cartridge was developed to create a useful screening and training cartridge without the problems generally associated with tear gas and the effects that normally follow it's dispersion.
Potential Targets/Applications: Individual Targets, Suspect Apprehension, Prison/Civil Rioters.
Primary Users: Law Enforcement, Military, and Corrections.
Incapacitation Mechanism/Technology: The Multi-projectile, White Smoke cartridge is designed to obscure or reduce visual identification. This allows for concealment for an officer to retreat or move forward in an operation where some type of concealment is needed.
Physical Data:
A. Size: Length= 4.8 inch x 1.5inch (37/40mm)
B. Projectile weight: Approximately 8 grams
C. Power Requirements: 37 mm gas gun / M203
Performance Characteristics:
A. Time to Effect: Instantaneous
B. Duration of Effect: Seconds to Minutes based on power factor, distance and location of strike.
C. Effective Range: 0 to 180 feet from point of impact based on weather conditions.
Delivery Means: 37 mm gas gun / M203 launcher.
Operational Strengths: Uses standard issue gas guns or M203 launchers. Easy to train officers and implement use. Waterproof
IMPORTANT NOTE: Never aim at an individual or at a group of individuals. Launchable or hand thrown 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 available immediately after an actual deployment of a less lethal munition even if no physical injuries appear on subject or subjects. Pyrotechnic chemical munitions should not be launched or thrown onto roofs, into rooms, dry foliage or similar environments without fire suppression equipment being readily available.
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