{"id":7001,"date":"2022-08-22T09:00:31","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T16:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.airgunsofarizona.com\/blog\/?p=7001"},"modified":"2022-08-21T17:31:13","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T00:31:13","slug":"alternative-home-protection-pt-i","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airgunsofarizona.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/alternative-home-protection-pt-i.html","title":{"rendered":"Alternative Home Protection Pt. I"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This post covers something a\nlittle different as it is about a less-lethal .68 caliber projectile launcher\npowered by CO2<\/sub>. Resembling a modern semi-automatic firearm, it fills\na niche between lethal means of self-protection and non-lethal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Byrna Technologies, Inc. is a publicly-traded Massachusetts\ntechnology company specializing in the development, manufacture and sale of\ninnovative non-lethal personal security solutions to Police, Government and\nCivilian buyers. They sell a variety of self-defense items and have a Law\nEnforcement & Private Security division dedicated to providing top-notch\ntraining to these groups. This training has received national certification\nfrom the International Assoc. of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards &\nTraining.  The launchers have been\npurchased for use by school security professionals as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The well-made and sturdy Byrna carrying case.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Byrna SD case open, showing the contents along with a box of extra CO2 cartridges.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Byrna SD (Self Defense) launcher can be ordered in two flavors, the Kinetic kit and the Pepper kit. Both come in a well-made zippered nylon case with padded compartments for the \u201cgun\u201d, an extra magazine, three tubes of projectiles, two 8-gram CO2<\/sub> cartridges and manual\/paperwork. Everything you need to get started and be able to practice with the SD. This particular kit only contains what Byrna calls \u201cKinetic\u201d projectiles. Two of the tubes contained hard plastic Kinetic projectiles and one contained their Eco-Kinetic projectiles which are biodegradable, leaving no trace. Obviously, in today\u2019s climate, there are restrictive jurisdictions that regulate or outright prohibit an individual from possessing or using pepper sprays and tear gas. I received the SD Kinetic kit for review, and that probably was for the best as I don\u2019t have a ready stable of volunteers to shoot OC gas balls at\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Byrna refers to this device as a \u201clauncher\u201d and “un-gun” as opposed to a \u201cCO2<\/sub> gun\u201d.\u00a0 Its dimensions are: 5.62 inches tall by 7.25 inches long by 1.25 inches wide and it weighs in at a light one pound, ten ounces. An ambidextrous safety can be engaged at any time and disengages the trigger. They are made in Ft. Wayne, IN and contain 108 parts, so it is a pretty complex device. No user serviceable parts here and it voids the warranty if you take the Byrna SD apart. They also make a couple of rifle configurations however; this review is of the SD version of their pistol configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This form of non-lethal self-defense tool is useful for deterring a threat from as far as 60 feet away. Initially, if you find yourself in a situation, simply presenting the Byrna SD might act as a deterrent due to its resemblance to a semi-auto firearm. Should the threat persist, pulling the heavy double-action trigger will pierce the CO2<\/sub> cylinder and fire the first round from the five-round magazine. Each subsequent trigger pull fires another kinetic projectile. If carrying an extra loaded magazine, pressing the magazine release situated behind the trigger on the left side – just like a majority of semi-auto handguns \u2013 allows for a quick swap. One 8-gram cartridge gives anywhere from 15 to 20+ full power shots before exhaustion. The SD can be effective against small aggressive animals as well (but I wouldn’t rely on it in grizzly country!). Like any other projectile launcher, plan to purchase extra CO2<\/sub> cartridges and ammunition so you can practice and get very comfortable with the SD before you actually carry it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Byrna SD uses the smaller 8-gram CO2 cartridges. An adapter is available to convert to 12-gram cartridges.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Available from AofA<\/a>, the Byrna SD kit can be ordered in Gray, Orange, Pink, Tan and Yellow. While some states may restrict possession and use of the Byrna, AofA definitely will not ship to the 5 boroughs of New York City, San Francisco, and several other liberal antigun\/anti self-defense enclaves. Refer to their website<\/a> for the restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not being a practicing attorney, I cannot speak to the legalities of purchasing and owning a Byrna launcher in any situation and neither can AofA. I can say, however, that it is not classified as a firearm in the United States. Due to that fact, it is possible for persons with a felony conviction to have airguns in a lot of places, however; for questions about purchasing this unit the best bet is to check with a lawyer and the police jurisdiction you live and work in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The tube from the Byrna SD kit containing Eco-Kinetic biodegradable ammo.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

More about how the Byrna SD worked for me in Part II next\nmonth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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