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The ADS is a non-lethal, directed-energy weapon developed by the US military, [ 40] designed for area denial, perimeter security and crowd control. [ 41] Informally, the weapon has also been referred to as a "heat ray", [ 42] since it works by heating the surface of targets, such as the skin of targeted human subjects.
A pepper-spray projectile, also called a pepper-spray ball, pepper-ball, pepper bomb, or pepper-spray pellet, is a frangible projectile containing a powdered chemical that irritates the eyes and nose in a manner similar to pepper spray. These projectiles are fired from specially designed forced compliance weapons or modified paintball guns .
Restricted weapons include machine guns, selective-fire assault rifles, grenades and rocket launchers. This category also includes some non-firearm weapons such as pepper spray. As of late 2019 all semi auto centre-fire rifles and any rifle or rifle magazine capable of holding more than 10 rounds now fall into the restricted category, as do box ...
A use of force continuum is a standard that provides law enforcement officers and civilians with guidelines as to how much force may be used against a resisting subject in a given situation. In some ways, it is similar to the U.S. military 's escalation of force (EOF). The purpose of these models is to clarify, both for law enforcement officers ...
May 18—A South Portland company is developing a vehicle-mounted pepper spray device with enough capacity to be used against crowds of protesters, receiving praise from the business community but ...
A youth service program supervisor at the same facility pepper sprayed a teen boy in his eyes Feb. 15 when he resisted an escort back to his cell by a half-dozen colleagues.
Yes. RI Gen. Stat. 11–47–8. One may possess a loaded handgun in a motor vehicle without a RI permit as long as one possesses a carry permit from another state and is merely transiting through Rhode Island without any unnecessary stops. Long guns must be unloaded while in a vehicle. FOPA is observed.
The company behind America’s first biometric “smart gun” — one that fires only when gripped by authorized users — will face a crucial test in the coming weeks. After decades of failed ...