Personal and Officer security are tantamount in today’s world. And there’s tons of options for both Law Enforcement and Civilians in 2014! Tactical-Life.com rounds up 18 Less-Lethal Products for Civilians and Officers, all new for 2014. From OC to batons, stun guns to 37mm launchers, a safety kit, and even an iPhone case!
AMTEC LMT Launchers
AMTEC Less-Lethal Systems is now selling 37mm and 40mm munition launchers made by Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT). The 40LMTS and 37LMTS are the lightest weight, single-shot launchers on the market. Each comes with a vertical foregrip and a Picatinny rail for mounting an optic.
For more information, visit lesslethal.com.
Casco Friction-Lock Batons
For 2014, Casco is introducing a line of friction-lock batons that are designed to offer high quality for an affordable price. The batons use carbon-steel shafts that lock open with a flick of the wrist. Initial batons will be 21 inches long, with 16-inch and 26-inch batons becoming available later.
For more information, visit safariland.com.
CTS Rapid Recharge MK-46
New from Combined Tactical Systems (CTS) is a fast-recharging version of the MK-46 OC spray system. Instead of dragging out nitrogen tanks and hoses, CTS is now offering a simple cartridge that threads into the MK-46 to recharge the system. The MK-46 deploys an OC stream up to 40 feet long.
For more information, visit combinedsystems.com.
Dummies Unlimited Cuff-Man
Training physical control and handcuffing techniques is a time intensive and all-too-often ignored aspect of law enforcement officer skill development. The Dummies Unlimited Cuff-Man is a training dummy that allows for joint manipulation, Taser deployment and more.
For more information, visit dummiesunlimited.com.
Global Safety First ReadiMask
The new ReadiMask from Global Safety First seals over the nose and mouth to prevent the inhalation of pepper spray. The ReadiMask can also be had with a clear eye shield to protect against backspray. For corrections officers, tactical teams and trainers, donning a ReadiMask can prevent them from being rendered ineffective from a pepper spray deployment.
For more information, visit readimask.com.
Mace Omni OC Spray
New for 2014 is the Omni pepper spray technology from Mace Security International, which will be found in a few of its products, including the Take-Down. The Omni is a new technology that allows the spray to be dispensed from all angles. This means a user no longer has to ensure the canister is upright to properly dispense the spray.
For more information, visit mace.com.
Mace Pepper Gun
Mace is now offering a less-lethal device called the Pepper Gun. The unit works similar to a pistol and even includes an LED white light. The unit ships with a canister of pepper spray and an inert training unit. Black, silver and pink models are available.
For more information, visit mace.com.
Monadnock AutoLock II
Monadnock has introduced the next evolution of the expandable baton with the AutoLock II. The new batons build on the AutoLock platform and use a new cam design and a stainless steel ball bearing to give the batons greater stability and an improved locking function.
For more information, visit batons.com.
Monadnock Ultralite
New for 2014, Monadnock has introduced the Ultralite expandable baton. The Ultralite is a friction-lock baton that weighs as little as 10.88 ounces for a 21-inch model and 13.15 ounces for a 26-inch model. These batons are 35 percent lighter than the standard Monadnock friction-lock batons.
For more information, visit batons.com.
PepperBall P15
PepperBall has introduced the P15 launcher for 2014. The new launcher looks and operates in a similar manner to the AR-15 rifle. It is magazine fed (20 rounds), but can also accept a standard hopper. When used with a hopper and magazine, the user can select between the two to deploy different projectiles.
For more information, visit pepperball.com.
Personal Security Products Hike ’N Strike
New for 2014 is the Hike ’N Strike from Personal Security Products. The Hike ’N Strike is an adjustable-length hiking stick with a rubber foot and a non-slip grip. In the handle is a contact stun gun that offers “in hand” protection should the need arise.
For more information, visit psproducts.com.
Personal Security Products Zap Dazzle
Personal Security Products has also introduced the Zap Dazzle stun gun for 2014. The Zap Dazzle is a 950,000-volt contact stun gun that has a bejeweled pink or black exterior. The exterior is easy to grip and the fashion aspect makes its true use less obvious to the casual observer.
For more information, visit psproducts.com.
Pro-Defense Defender
The Pro-Defense Defender is a new pepper spray less-lethal tool that has the appearance of a tactical firearm. The Defender is gun shaped, with Picatinny rails for adding a white light and/or laser-aiming device. Additionally, the Defender has an attachment for a single-point sling.
For more information, visit pro-defense.com.
Pro-Defense F4 Tactical
Pro-Defense has introduced a rail-mounted OC (oleoresin capsicum) or pepper spray unit called the F4 Tactical. The F4 Tactical mounts to the Picatinny rail of a rifle and allows a person to quickly use less-lethal force when appropriate. The F4 Tactical has a 20-foot range.
For more information, visit pro-defense.com.
Sabre Red Safety Chick Kit
Sabre Red has teamed up with security expert Kathleen Baty to put together a safety kit for women that includes less-lethal pepper spray, a door alarm for hotel rooms and date rape drip testing units that double as drink coasters.
For more information, visit sabrered.com.
Sage Ordnance BML-37
Sage Ordnance Systems Group is now offering a new less-lethal projectile launcher called the BML-37. The BML-37 uses a box magazine to feed up to six 37mm rounds through the launcher before reloading. The launcher can also be topped off without removing the magazine.
For more information, visit sageinternationalltd.com.
Sage Ordnance Deuce
Sage Ordnance Systems Group is now offering the Deuce, an over/under double-barrel-style less-lethal munitions launcher. The break-open design allows the grenadier to fire two rounds before needing to reload. It is available in 37mm and 40mm versions.
For more information, visit sageinternationalltd.com.
Yellow Jacket iPhone Case
Having a stun gun immediately available for self-defense is the purpose of the Yellow Jacket. This device combines personal protection with a phone case. Models are available for the iPhone 4/4s and iPhone 5/5s. MSRP is $99 and $149 respectively.
For more information, visit yellowjacketcase.com.
