Byrna launcher perspectives wanted

[kansasdad]

@mrskansasdad has heard talk radio personalities touting the Byrna launchers. They are advertised as personal protection with non/less lethal projectiles and chemical irritants. CO2 canisters are used in the launching of the projectiles.

Looking to hear the any perspective on this or similar products.

 

[kansasdad]

Weekend bump

 

[MTpubliclander]

What is the idea of having one to you? If its personal defense it seems very concerning to have a firearm shaped object (even if its orange) that fires a projectile that takes a very specific impact and situation to be effective. And at that any effecitness will be delayed which still provides opportunity to an assailant. I would say that either canister OC spray would be better IMO. And if she really wants a self defense weapon then a firearm would be more encouraged than a pepper ball gun.
Just my opinions. But I think they are sold for people who want to feel some security but I don't think it provides any real security over canister OC. And actually since your shooting single projectiles then I think its actually less effective that a spray.

 

[AntelopeEater]

I think a canister of bear spray would be cheaper and possibly better.

 

[mtmuley]

Have her take a CCW course and fit her with a handgun she can shoot. Then practice. Never understood the non lethal angle. If someone is intent on doing me harm the lethal comes from my end. mtmuley

 

[std7mag]

I'm with the others on this.

The Byrna will make the tree hugger in you happy.

But if it's bodily harm that is intended towards myself or someone I care about, I want to unleash the Hounds of H*** itself!