Mono-Baton, Rubber Projectile
37/40 mm, Short
ALS3706 & ALS4006
Description: A direct fire 37/40 mm round which fires one, 21 gram, 35 durometer rubber projectile. This round was designed to provide officers with an option of utilizing a lower energy projectile for smaller less powerful suspects in order to allow escalation of force from a safe distance prior to use of lethal means.
History/Background: The MONO-BATON was developed to overcome the shortcomings of conventional rubber baton 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 MONO-BATON is designed as a direct fire, behavior modification round which is fired using conventional target acquisition techniques. The MONO-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 MONO-BATON launches one, 21 gram rubber projectile, producing controlled and directed incapacitation by blunt impact trauma and excruciating pain when the projectile strikes the intended target.
Physical Data:
A. Size: Length= 5 inch x 1.5inch (37 mm) 2.5 inch x 1.6 inch (40 mm)
B. Projectile Weight: 324 grains
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: 6 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.
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