OC Muzzle Blast Dispersion Round,
12 Gauge
Description: A direct fire, 12 gauge round which fires approximately 80 grains of OC. 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 OC muzzle blast round was developed to overcome proximity issues with insubordinate subjects. The round expels an instant emission of OC for close range target acquisition, with minimal amount of human contact in order to bring individuals into compliance.
Potential Targets/Applications: Individual Targets, Suspect Apprehension, Prison/Civil Rioters, And Animal Control/Conditioning
Primary Users: Law Enforcement, Military
Incapacitation Mechanism/Technology: The OC muzzle blast dispersion round 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. The Muzzle Blast is designed to result in behavior modifications or retreat away from officers or immediate response to issued commands.
Physical Data:
A. Size: Length= 2.50 COL
B. Projectile weight: 80 grains of OC
C. Power Requirements: 12 gauge Shotgun
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: 0 to 15 feet based on weather conditions
Delivery Means: 12 gauge Shotgun
Operational Strengths: Uses standard issue pump shotgun. Easy to train officers.
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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