Rubber Rocket OC Projectile,
12 Gauge
Description: A direct fire 12 gauge round which fires a 125 grain, 60 durometer, OC filled rubber projectile. This round was designed for single target engagement allowing escalation of force from a safe distance prior to use of lethal means. This round was designed with the idea of multiple sensory deprivation. It first relays a pain effect with the simultaneous effect of OC powder.
History/Background: The ROCKET OC PROJECTILE was developed to overcome the shortcomings of conventional rubber ammunition. Most rubber ammunition 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. The ROCKET is designed as a direct fire, behavior modification round which is fired using conventional target acquisition techniques.
Potential Targets/Applications: Individual Targets, Suspect Apprehension, Prison/Civil Rioters, And Animal Control/Conditioning
Primary Users: Law Enforcement, Military
Incapacitation Mechanism/Technology: The Rocket fires a 125 grain rubber projectile, producing controlled and directed incapacitation by blunt impact trauma and excruciating pain. This round also adds the effect of Oleoresin Capsicum, which is designed to cause disorientation through a tearing and burning sensation in the eyes, involuntary closing of the eyes (blepharospam), violent coughing, shortness of breath (dyspnea) and is an irritant to exposed skin surfaces which helps to induce another aspect of behavior modification.
Physical Data:
A. Size: Length= 2.5 inch, 12 gauge SAAMI specification
B. Projectile Weight: 125 grains or 8.25 grams
C. Payload: 2 Grams OC powder
D. 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: 12 yards (heavily clothed) to 25 yards
Delivery Means: 12 gauge shotgun, cylinder bore required. (check with accompanying go/no-go gauge)
Operational Strengths: Most officers are trained with the use of 12 gauge. Uses standard issue weapons, requires no special equipment.
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 death. Medical assistance should be contacted 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.
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