The Ultimate Less Lethal Guide

The Ultimate Less-Lethal Guide

OBLIGATORY DISCLAIMER: Restrictions on less lethal devices are not nearly as intense as firearms, however each state and county may have its own restrictions. Always check local law before purchase, possession, and use.

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TLDR Less-Lethal FAQ

Who Can Own A Byrna?

Just about anyone can buy a Byrna. It is not classified as a a firearm so it has none of those associated rules or restrictions, meaning no background checks or paperwork.

Check Testimonial From Individual Prohibited From Buying Firearms. (Via Youtube)

Do I need a Background Check To Buy a Byrna Launcher?

No. Byrna's and Other Less Lethal Launchers are not firearms and therefore no background check is required. You can buy your Byrna and take it home the same day.

Can I Have A Byrna Mailed to My House?

For the most part, yes. There are some locations like New York City that do have restrictions. Check above link to see comprehensive requirements if you have any specific location questions.

Where Can I Bring My Bryna?

Byrna launchers are safe and legal to travel between all 50 states without any issue. Byrna devices may be taken on planes within any checked luggage.

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Is the Tear Gas and Pepper Round Legal in California?

Not for your average Joe, however you can get a permit for it. You need the California Guard Card and a Chemical Card.

Get your Guard Card Here.

Get your Chem Card Here.

FYI...

California Penal Code 22810 states "No person shall purchase, possess, or use any tear gas weapon that expels a projectile, or that expels the tear gas by any method other than an aerosol spray, or that contains more than 2.5 ounces net weight of aerosol spray." CHECK THE CALIFORNIA CODE HERE.

Are Byrna's Subject to Excise Taxes?

Nope. Byrna's are not firearms, therefore no excise taxes on the projectiles or launchers.

FIND THE RIGHT BYRNA FOR YOU

Introducing

Byrna LE

The Byrna LE is a redesigned SD with serious upgrades. The LE boasts a completely redesigned valve and trigger assembly creating over 340 fps velocity resulting in more stopping power. It is outfitted with high visibility white sights, takes larger capacity 12 gram CO2 cartidges and has 33% increased effective range being accurate at up to 80 feet.

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THE STAPLE

Byrna SD

The Byrna SD has been the flagship launcher for those looking for less lethal means of protection. It uses 8 gram CO2 cartridges that remain un-pierced until the trigger is pulled, allowing it to fire over 20 rounds per cartridge. The SD is effective at over 60 feet, providing a significant range improvement over traditional tasers and defense sprays.

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Feeding Your Byrna

Eco-Kinetic

Eco-Kinetic projectiles are a cost effective way to practice using your Byrna launchers. Eco-friendly with no harmful active ingredients. Makes visual mark upon impact. Disolves in water for easy mess-free clean up.

Kinetic

Kinetic projectiles are the desired choice for non-chemical defense. Designed of solid plastic these projectiles will transfer the most force upon impact, devastating to any would-be assailant. Tough enough to break glass and not break upon impact with your desired target.

Pro Training

The Pro Training projectiles are a safer and more cost effective way to practice using the chemical irritant projectiles. These will show the release of chemical irritants upon impact, without the harmful affects, due to the inert powder used inside them. Perfect practice.

Pepper

Pepper Projectiles contain a blend of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) + PAVA making it one of the most powerful pepper projectiles on the market. Capable of causing: burning in throat, wheezing, gasping, dry cough, shortness of breath, gagging, and overall inability to breathe.

Max

Max projectiles are designed for maximum stopping power. The most powerful proprietary pepper and tear gas blend: OC, CS all in one shot, with quick-acting incapacitating effects, higher dispersion, and higher concentration of chemical irritants than any other round found on the market today.