Wrap Technologies of Las Vegas, Nevada recently introduced the BolaWrap 100 less lethal device for law enforcement. The BolaWrap is a hand-held device appearing to be a cross between a large remote control and a flat electric razor, and has earned a nickname of the "Lasso Gun." Using an easy bush-button trigger, the BolaWrap is designed to propel a Kevlar tether at about 380 … [Read more...]
U.S. 10th Circuit: Taser Drive-Stuns Can Be Excessive Force
The United States 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has recently decided the case of Perea v. Baca and City of Albuquerque. The result will likely have widespread impact on officers across the country. The excessive force lawsuit against Albuquerque, New Mexico police officers was based on the officers use of a TASER, mostly in "drive-stun" mode, during their attempt to subdue a … [Read more...]
PepperBall P4 VKS AR-Style Launcher
PepperBall announced a brand new launcher at SHOT Show this year. Well, sort of! The new Pepperball P4 VKS launcher is an advanced design of the Security With Advanced Technology (SWAT) MK-IV launcher, the was brought on board when SWAT merged with PepperBall back in 2008. Taking on a very familiar AR-15 style look, the P4 VKS is actually constructed of an upper and a lower … [Read more...]
Tiberius Arms T4.1 Paintball Rifle
With the recent upsurge in civil protests, and outright riots, I thought it would be interesting to review the new T4.1 series paintball marker rifle offered by Tiberius Arms. The T4.1 paint ball marking rifle is designed on the AR-15 platform, but is a dedicated paint ball marking rifle. The large CO2 charging canister is located inside of the modified stock, yet the stock's … [Read more...]
AMTEC Single Shot 37/40mm Launcher
At the AMTEC booth the floor representatives were eager to show off the AMTEC single shot 37/40mm launchers. These launchers feature a breech break open action, ghost ring rear sight, manual safety, and a very smooth double action trigger. They are also available in black, OD green, or tan. … [Read more...]