Department of Defense Nonlethal Weapons and Equipment Review
Department of Defense Nonlethal Weapons and Equipment Review
Department of Defense Nonlethal Weapons and Equipment Review
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Wooden Baton<br />
Manufacturer: Government Issue<br />
Vendor: U.S. Army<br />
Approximate Cost: $15.50<br />
Participating Services: Army, Air Force<br />
Description: This solid hickory 36-inch baton is manufactured with a st<strong>and</strong>ard leather carrying<br />
strap.<br />
Operational Capability/Use: The baton is used for fast defense <strong>and</strong> for holding <strong>of</strong>f crowds in<br />
conflict situations.<br />
Portable Bullhorn<br />
Manufacturer: Able 2<br />
Vendor: Aardvark Tactical, Inc.<br />
Approximate Cost: $82.00<br />
Participating Services: Army, Marines, Air Force<br />
Description: The portable bullhorn has an acoustic range <strong>of</strong> 3/4 to 1 full mile while retaining<br />
clear voice output. Power output is rated at 15 watts; the maximum possible rating is 20 watts<br />
(with limitations). The bullhorn is 14.5 inches long <strong>and</strong> weighs 3.5 pounds without the required<br />
eight dry cell C batteries. This device has a 9-inch-diameter bell.<br />
Operational Capability/Use: The portable bullhorn provides critical communication capability<br />
for crowd control. It projects over crowd noise, enabling the user to communicate with crowds<br />
<strong>and</strong> to communicate comm<strong>and</strong>s to troops engaged in crowd control.<br />
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