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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12-Gauge Dummy Round<br />
Manufacturer: <strong>Defense</strong> Technology Corp.<br />
Vendor: U.S. Marine Corps<br />
Approximate Cost: $0.91<br />
Participating Services: Army, Marines<br />
Description: The 12-gauge dummy round, used for familiarization <strong>and</strong> training, simulates live<br />
rounds but is marked appropriately.<br />
Operational Capabilities/Use: The dummy round is used for familiarization <strong>and</strong> training<br />
activities, including practice loading <strong>and</strong> unloading, cycling <strong>of</strong> the weapon, <strong>and</strong> discharge <strong>of</strong><br />
expended rounds.<br />
12-Gauge Point Round<br />
Manufacturer: <strong>Defense</strong> Technology Corp.<br />
Vendor: <strong>Defense</strong> Technology Corp.<br />
Approximate Cost: $2.65<br />
Participating Services: Army, Navy, Air Force<br />
Description: The point target cartridge round delivers a strong blow to the body with the<br />
capability to stun individuals without penetrating the body. The round is designed to be fired at<br />
the center mass <strong>of</strong> an adult subject at distances between 10 <strong>and</strong> 20 meters.<br />
Operational Capability/Use: This round, designed for single-target engagement, enables the<br />
user to escalate force from a safe distance before using lethal means. It is designed as a directfire<br />
behavior modification round, <strong>and</strong> it is fired using conventional target acquisition techniques.<br />
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