POLICE Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

A Punch of Pepper

Less-lethal weapons containing capsaicin can give you the edge you need to end a confrontation without loss of life.

April 22, 2010
A Punch of Pepper

Advanced Materials Laboratories

Advanced Materials Laboratories

The ProtectoJet Model 5 is a pepper ejector that can deploy OC, CS, or CN as a fog. Evaporated solution contains powerful floating-in-air particles that will affect a large group of aggressors within a few seconds from up to 60 yards in still air. With a controlled range of 20 yards and an average repeat capability of 15 one-second bursts, the ProtectoJet is also ideal for SWAT and tactical use. It can be used for hostage and barricade situations as well as patrol, anti-terror, riot, and crowd control applications.

Ad Loading...

Visit Advanced Materials Laboratories Online

 

FNH USA

FNH USA's FN 303 is a versatile air-powered weapon system that fires less-lethal impact munitions with or without PAVA powder. It can be operated as a standalone carbine or it can be mounted on a tactical rifle.


The FN 303 Less Lethal System uses a tank of compressed air to fire .68 caliber, 8.5-gram projectiles. What makes these projectiles different is the molded polystyrene casing that incorporates stabilizing fins for accuracy.

Visit FNH USA Online

Ad Loading...

 

Guardian Protective Devices

The MK-9 Refillable Trainer unit by Guardian Protective Devices is a great option for law enforcement and corrections training because it will save your department hundreds if not thousands of dollars over time, and provides a short-term return on investment compared to using standard MK-9 inert units.


The MK-9 Refillable Trainer consists of a heavy wall seamless aluminum 18-bar canister, a quick pressurizing Schrader valve, and a pistol grip with a pull ring safety. An integrated pressure valve, which instantly allows identification of operational pressure, increases safety for trainers.

Visit Guardian Protective Devices Online

 

IBS SIGMA

Ad Loading...

The new less-lethal JPX Jet Protector weapon is a powerful handheld OC delivery system modeled after a pistol. A patented propulsion system launches high-grade OC solution at 405 mph, allowing the JPX to effectively reach distances up to 23 feet. The pattern is subject-specific with a 12-inch spread at 16.5 feet.


Reloading is fast and easy. Each magazine can be used twice, and then is disposable. The JPX does not rely on electronics or battery power and is virtually impervious to environmental conditions. An integral laser sight is optional.

Visit IBS Sigma Online

 

Mace Security International

Take Down Extreme Pepper Gel is a 1.4 percent capsaicinoids concentration suspended in a gel that sticks like glue on contact and minimizes cross-contamination, making it ideal for use indoors or in windy conditions.

Ad Loading...


And because the gel is a non-flammable formula, it will not ignite with stun guns or similar electronic devices. The 45-gram unit contains seven short bursts with a range of eight to 12 feet. Another version with an LED light that activates when the flip-top cap is lifted is also available.

Visit Mace Security International Online

 

PepperBall Technologies

Designed for patrol operations, the SA-4 PepperBall launcher is a four-shot chemical irritant pistol with a range of 30 feet. It fires a special ImpactPlus PepperBall cartridge that combines Capsaicin III powder and kinetic impact, delivering 20 foot-pounds of energy.


The form factor of the SA-4 is like a cross between a radar gun and a flare gun, but the polymer-framed weapon is very light, weighing a little less than 14 ounces empty.

Ad Loading...
Subscribe to our newsletter

More Weapons

side view of a police handgun with engraving for West Virginia State Police
WeaponsNovember 25, 2025

Shadow Systems Selected as Exclusive Pistol Provider for West Virginia State Police

Shadow Systems will provide 700 XR920 crossover pistols for West Virginia State Police troopers and 80 CR920X high-capacity subcompact pistols for the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

Read More →
patrolfinder - reducing crime thumbnail
SponsoredOctober 27, 2025

How One Police Department Cut Crime by 46% with Smarter Patrol Management

Discover how one police department cut crime nearly in half using smarter patrol data. This whitepaper breaks down the real-world strategy behind a 46% drop in vehicle thefts, improved officer safety, and stronger community visibility.

Read More →
Safariland header photo
Sponsoredby David ReederOctober 22, 2025

Is Your Duty Holster Duty Rated?

The first – and worst – time I had to fight to keep my gun, my holster and duty belt held up far better than my training did.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Aimpoint 50th Anniversary Logo - Black Shield with White and Red Design
WeaponsSeptember 12, 2025

Aimpoint Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Excellence in Sighting Technology

Aimpoint is marking its 50th anniversary in 2025, celebrating five decades of red dot innovation trusted by military, law enforcement, and tactical professionals worldwide.

Read More →
WeaponsMay 1, 2025

Streamlight Introduces Long-Range Handgun Light

“Our newest weapon light provides an industry-leading level of candela for handguns, giving users enhanced visibility under low light conditions, such as when searching a dark alley,” said Streamlight President Michael F. Dineen.

Read More →
WeaponsMarch 26, 2025

Georgia Sheriff Warns Criminals They Face Felony Charges for Having Glock Switches

This device by itself, regardless if it is installed on a slide or not, is classified by the ATF to be a machine gun, which is illegal to possess,” the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
WeaponsMarch 26, 2025

NYPD Building Quieter Training Range

The police department says the largely enclosed new facility will reduce the noise from the shooting range, also used by bomb squad trainees and Correction officers, which has been active since 1960.

Read More →
WeaponsMarch 25, 2025

Bills to Let Officers and LE Retirees Carry in No-Gun Zones Reintroduced in Congress

The legislation would permit LEOSA-qualified officers and law enforcement retirees to carry in state, local, and private property otherwise open to the public; national parks; certain federal public access facilities; and school zones.

Read More →
PatrolMarch 12, 2025

The POLICE Pistol Optics Survey

The survey of working officers shows that police have embraced handgun optics with great enthusiasm. Of the officers who completed our entire survey, 77% said their agencies allow them to use handgun optics on duty.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
PatrolFebruary 12, 2025

Seattle City Council Votes to Reauthorize Police Use of Less-Lethal Weapons During Riots

The new ordinance allows police to use non-lethal weapons such as blast balls and pepper spray but requires those methods to be approved by the chief of police.

Read More →