Tri-Dent Triple Rubber Projectile,
12 Gauge
Description: A direct fire 12 gauge round which fires 3 each, 46 grain, 80 durometer rubber projectiles. This round was designed for single target engagement allowing escalation of force from a safe distance prior to use of lethal means.
History/Background: The TRI-DENT was developed to overcome the shortcomings of conventional rubber ball 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 TRI-DENT 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 TRI-DENT fires 3 each, 46 grain rubber projectiles, producing controlled and directed incapacitation by blunt impact trauma and excruciating pain.
Physical Data:
A. Size: Length= 2.5 inch, 12 gauge SAAMI specification
B. Projectile Weight: 138 grains for all projectiles
C. 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: 7 yards (heavily clothed subject) 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 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.
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