Multi-Wood Baton,
37/40 mm
ALS3705W & ALS4005W
Description: A Skip fire (NOT DIRECT FIRE) 37/40 mm round which fires three each, 22 gram, wood projectiles. This round was designed for single or multiple target engagement allowing escalation of force from a safe distance prior to use of lethal means.
History/Background: The Wood Baton is designed to be skipped off the ground into the target. This form of firing can be adversely affected by snow, mud, and soft grassy terrain.
Potential Targets/Applications: Individual Targets, Suspect Apprehension, Prison/Civil Rioters, and Animal Control/Conditioning.
Primary Users: Law Enforcement, Military.
Incapacitation Mechanism/Technology: The Multi Wood Baton launches three each, 22 gram wood projectiles, producing incapacitation by blunt impact trauma and excruciating pain.
Physical Data:
A. Size: Length= 6 inch x 1.5inch (37/40mm) 5 inch x
1.6 inch (40 mm)
B. Projectile Weight: 1017 grains for all projectiles
C. Power Requirements: 37 mm gas gun / M203
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: 15 yards to 33 yards
Delivery Means: 37 mm gas gun / M203 launcher.
Operational Strengths: Uses standard issue gas guns or M203 launchers. Easy to train officers.
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. |
