Less Lethal

Interlocking Rubber Baton Projectile,
37/40 mm

ALS3705 & ALS4005


Description: The most advanced direct fire 37/40 mm round available. It was designed for the Marine Corps and fires three each, 21gram, 35 durometer rubber 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 INTERLOCKING RUBBER BATON ROUND was developed to overcome the shortcomings of conventional rubber ammunition. Most rubber ammunition is designed to be skip fired off the ground into the target. This form of firing can be adversely affected by snow, mud, and soft grassy terrain. The INTERLOCKING RUBBER BATON is designed as a direct fire, behavior modification round which is fired using conventional target acquisition techniques. The INTERLOCKING RUBBER BATON can also be skip fired in close proximity situations.

Potential Targets/Applications: Individual Targets, Suspect Apprehension, Prison/Civil Rioters, And Animal Control/Conditioning.

Primary Users: Law Enforcement, Military.

Incapacitation Mechanism/Technology: The INTERLOCKING RUBBER BATON launches three each, 21 gram rubber projectiles, producing controlled and directed incapacitation by blunt impact trauma and excruciating pain by each projectile.

Physical Data:
A. Size: Length= 5 inch x 1.5inch (37 mm) 5 inch x 1.6 inch (40 mm)
B. Projectile Weight: 981 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: 7 yards to 20 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.