Less-lethal munitions
AssigneeByrna Technologies Inc.
InventorAndre Johann Buys
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Abstract
This invention relates to less-lethal munitions. More particularly, the invention relates to a wad and a less-lethal round of ammunition adapted for use with a conventional firearm, which less-lethal shell enables the firearm to propel less-lethal projectiles therefrom. According to a first aspect of the invention there is provided a wad operatively received within an ammunition casing, the wad comprising a substantially disc-shaped base; and a plurality of tabs extending from the base defining a receiving zone therebetween, with at least some of the tabs provided with an inwardly projecting formation for urging against a projectile operatively received within the receiving zone.
Claims12
A round of less-lethal ammunition comprising:
- a projectile which comprises a helical formation to operatively cause the projectile to spin in flight;
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- a wad operatively received within an ammunition casing, the wad comprising:
- a substantially disc-shaped base;
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- a plurality of tabs extending from the base defining a receiving zone therebetween, with at least some of the tabs provided with an inwardly projecting formation for urging against a projectile operatively received within the receiving zone.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.