Byrna South Africa - Less Lethal Products (2024)

FAQs

Will a Byrna stop an attacker? ›

These chemical irritant rounds are engineered to burst upon impact, dispersing a cloud of powerful pepper and/or tear gas powder capable of disabling an attacker for up to 30 minutes. The Byrna compact size and line of custom-made holsters and carry bags, makes the Byrna easy to take with you wherever you go.

Byrna Launcher are powered by compressed air (CO2), the Byrna handheld pistols and rifles shoot .68 caliber round kinetic and/or chemical irritant projectiles that can disable a threat from up to 60-feet away. It is an incredibly powerful and non-lethal self-defense weapon.

The Byrna LE, Byrna's most powerful handheld launcher, is now available to the public! The Byrna LE features a completely redesigned trigger interface and valve assembly to fire .

The Byrna is legal in all 50 states, however, certain states place restrictions on the “pepper” and “tear gas” ammo. In addition, certain municipalities place restrictions on CO2 powered weapons such as the Byrna.

The cartridge is not pierced until the trigger is pulled so you can always keep an un-punctured CO2 cartridge in your Byrna HD to maximize its utility for self-defense. The Byrna HD incorporates puncture technology to allow it to fire on the first trigger pull.

Generally, a felon can legally own a Byrna in 45 states. The exceptions are: Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, New Jersey & Rhode Island.

What is the shelf life of the Byrna 12-gauge less lethal ammunition? If stored correctly, the Byrna 12 gauge rounds are warrantied to last 3 years.

100% worth the money. It showed up perfectly packaged and works great. Smoother safety and trigger pull compared to the SD, with a sleeker look. One major difference I noticed the le doesn't let you leave a round chambered, when you pull the magazine it's empty.

A: Yes, Byrna Kinetic Projectiles provide useful training without the necessity of traveling to a practice range and they are reusable which makes practicing with your Byrna very cost effective.

3: Maybe you're one of the 134 million Americans that are flying commercial to your destination this summer. In that case, your Byrna launcher can come along with you in your checked baggage along with any type of Byrna projectiles and they do not need to be declared like firearms.

Can you leave CO2 in Byrna? ›

Q: If you keep a new CO2 Cartridge in your Byrna and you do not shoot a projectile, but just have the Byrna ready to use will that effect the life of the C02 cartridge. A: It is not punctured until you pull the trigger, so Byrna® CO2 cylinders have a virtually indefinite shelf life.

Rafter indicated, unless you are a disqualified person (i.e. a minor, mentally incapacitated, intoxicated, etc.) then you "can" lawfully possess a Byrna non lethal self defense gun in Florida, just as you can pepper spray.

It's designed to offer an effective self-defense solution while keeping the defender at a safe distance. This launcher fires an assortment of paintball-sized . 68 caliber projectiles with an effective range of 50 feet. Less-lethal self-defense weapons are made to divert an attacker's attention.

It is easy to carry it on your person or in a purse or small bag. Pepper spray is a non-lethal weapon that does not have lasting effects. However, it is strong enough to stop a fight and put an end to the danger without having to engage in hand-to-hand combat.

DISTANCE EQUALS SAFETY

Even with pepper spray or a Stun Gun, you are range-limited to 10 to 15 feet. By then, the situation has escalated out of control. The Byrna SD and EP have a 60' effective range and the Byrna LE has an 80' effective range.

CAPACITY: Each CO2 cartridge will be good for 15-20 rounds. COMPATIBILITY: 8 Gram CO2 Cylinders are compatible with the Byrna SD / EP & HD Models. Not compatible with Byrna LE, SDXL, HDXL or Launchers with Byrna Boost Installed.