This Gun Attachment Reduces a Bullet's Speed by 80 Percent
David Ingram — September 10, 2015 — Tech
References: alternativeballistics & gizmag
This innovative gun attachment quickly clips onto a sidearm pistol to create a less than lethal round for law enforcement.
Designed by Alternative Ballistics, 'The Alternative' actually slows down the velocity of a bullet by up to 80 percent, while still creating enough stopping force to incapacitate a potential threat. Quick and easy to attach, the bright orange plastic gun attachment fits over a pistol without interfering with its sight.
At the end of the barrel is a hollowed out alloy ball that catches the bullet. Once the bullet is incased, it is turned into a blunt projectile with less penetrative force but with the same amount of accuracy. After a first less lethal round has been fired, 'The Alternative' automatically detaches from the pistol, allowing the user to fire a lethal round if the need arises. With its less than lethal option, Alternative Ballistics hopes that law enforcement situations involving firearms can end with less gruesome results.
Designed by Alternative Ballistics, 'The Alternative' actually slows down the velocity of a bullet by up to 80 percent, while still creating enough stopping force to incapacitate a potential threat. Quick and easy to attach, the bright orange plastic gun attachment fits over a pistol without interfering with its sight.
At the end of the barrel is a hollowed out alloy ball that catches the bullet. Once the bullet is incased, it is turned into a blunt projectile with less penetrative force but with the same amount of accuracy. After a first less lethal round has been fired, 'The Alternative' automatically detaches from the pistol, allowing the user to fire a lethal round if the need arises. With its less than lethal option, Alternative Ballistics hopes that law enforcement situations involving firearms can end with less gruesome results.
Trend Themes
1. Non-lethal Weaponry - The development of gun attachments that reduce bullet velocity opens up opportunities for non-lethal options in law enforcement.
2. Firearm Safety - Accessories like 'The Alternative' provide a way to enhance firearm safety by reducing the penetrative force of bullets while maintaining accuracy.
3. Less Lethal Solutions - The creation of gun attachments that can convert lethal rounds into non-lethal projectiles offers a promising less lethal solution for law enforcement.
Industry Implications
1. Law Enforcement - Law enforcement agencies could adopt gun attachments like 'The Alternative' to increase safety during potentially dangerous encounters.
2. Firearm Manufacturing - Firearm manufacturers have an opportunity to collaborate and integrate gun attachments that prioritize non-lethality and safety into their products.
3. Defense Technology - The application of projectile slowing accessories has the potential to revolutionize defense technology by offering effective non-lethal options in combat scenarios.
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