Non Lethal

I’ve you’ve ever been itching to open-carry your personally owned M320 Grenade Launcher, there is now a safe, functional, and comfortable way to do so – the new Hercules Tactical Products G-Tech M320 Holster. This new holster offers multiple mounting solutions for already existing holster setups so that the M320 Holster can be swapped out quickly. In addition, the rig features a trigger guard and barrel plug to provide the user with a very secure fastening system to prevent the launcher from getting knocked loose or from accidentally discharging. Unfortunately for us, it looks like this particular holster is for LEO/MIL purchase only at this time, that being said, Hercules Tactical Products has received great feedback on the M320 Holster already and their ultimate goal is to have this holster adopted as standard issue with the M320 Grenade Launcher across all branches of service within the US Military.

While it won’t ever be as close to the real thing as you want, you now have a chance to own a replica RPG-7. Atlantic Firearms has for sale on their site right now new production RPG-7s made from cold-cast poly-resin and fiberglass – much more durable than other replica models on the market. These new models are available now along with a couple of their other replica firearms including the Browning BA M1918A2, as well as the M60.

For 2023, PepperBall has three new non-lethal launchers which they brought to the SHOT Show 2023. The TRP (Tactical Response Pistol) is a pistol-shaped launcher that can use round or VXR projectiles powered by either CO2 or N2 cartridges. The BLAST is a reloadable single-shot compact tubular launcher for close-range use that shoots a large powder load powered by a 1.8g N2 cartridge. The VKS PRO PLUS is an AR-shaped semi-auto launcher that comes with a 15 cubic inch 4500psi capacity carbon fiber tank, red dot sight and is compatible with gravity or electronic hoppers as well as round or VXR projectiles. Below you can find the pictures, tech specs and lists of features of all three new PepperBall launchers.

Wild Arms Research & Development should ring a few bells by now around here at TFB. We’ve worked with Johnny Wild in the past when he was first developing his DIY Panzerfaust project, and we’ve also seen him through every step of the process when it came to his newest Fliegerfaust project. Now Johnny has a new project with the development of his homemade RPG-2/Panzerfaust hybrid launcher. Johnny has just informed TFB that he’s completed the development of new chalk rounds for the launcher. More details are below.

Photo Of The Day: We’re finding ourselves in the middle of the action as the Feldjägers of the German Bundeswehr arrest a “Tango” as he’s trying to get away in his vehicle. At least the Tango was wearing his seatbelt.

If you’ve ever wanted to get your hands on that sweet forty-mike-mike action and just had no idea how to do it, Big Daddy Unlimited has just announced that they now are selling grenade launchers, barrels, and 40mm rounds to private citizens through their new division Big Daddy Ordnance (BDO). Big Daddy Ordnance will be offering M781 chalk rounds to private citizens that are actually new production rounds and not reloads, with more launcher products to be sold from BDO down the line.

In case you haven’t noticed, the international exhibitions are starting up again. Very soon it is time for the MILIPOL exhibition in Paris, where FN Herstal will display their new less-lethal FN Smart ProtectoR Concept. Fitted with a 5-tube magazine, it fires 12.55mm FN SP caliber cartridges featuring an elastomer projectile.

PepperBall has just introduced their new LifeLite Mobile Launcher, which can light up potential threats, and propel non-lethal PepperBalls around 250 feet per second.  The PepperBall projectiles are similar to paintballs that break upon hitting a target, but rather than paint, PepperBalls expel an irritant designed to temporarily incapacitate an assailant. The new LifeLite Mobile is the second generation of handheld, non-lethal protection that was designed with a slightly smaller profile and neutral appearance when carried openly. The full press release can be found below:

A New Zeland man was caught earlier this year with a loaded replica pistol and live ammunition during a flight from Picton NZ to Wellington when it was discovered in a routine security scan. The passenger – Derek Ruait admitted that he was unlawfully carrying the pistol when he was confronted while trying to board his Air New Zeland flight.

Israeli Weapon Industries, or IWI for short, is best known in the US for producing guns like the Tavor bullpup, the Masada and Jericho pistols, the elusive Carmel battle rifle, and their new US-manufactured AR, the Zion-15, among others. They are also a key supplier for the Israeli Defense Force, as well as a host of other military forces and law enforcement agencies all around the world. For example, TFB recently reported that IWI is selling more than 16,000 of their Negev NG-7 light machine guns to the Indian Army. Now they’re rolling out an entirely new initiative, with a July 21st press release detailing the announcement of multi-part comprehensive riot control solutions. The release reads as follows.

Russia’s sole state intermediary for the importation and exportation of defense-related products – Rosoboron Export – has just made their two latest products open to the market. The Legion Multi-Purpose shooting shield and the PB-4SP OSA traumatic cartridge firing pistol. Each of the two products is aimed at providing security forces with non-lethal options against selected targets.

In our day and age, it is hard to imagine that some weapons still remain literally unknown to the general public. It seems that because of TFB, “Forgotten weapons” and other specialty gun blogs, no weapon is truly forgotten anymore. That is why I was really surprised when my friend Pavel Pticin showed me “Vitrina”, classified grenade launcher developed for KGB I’ve never heard about.

PepperBall has announced the launch of the Tactical Compact Pistol (TCP) on the consumer market. The TCP is a compact version of their pepper ball launching pistol. The TCP has a six round magazine and can be powered by either nitrogen or CO2.