Less Lethal Options & Concepts

Question 1

What are the three elements of a OC canister?

Answer 1

• Active Ingredient (Usually pepper oil)
• Carrier (Either water or alcohol)
• Propellent

Question 2

What the the three common OC delivery systems?

Answer 2

• Foam
• Mist or Cone
• Stream

*All targets are the facial area.

Question 3

What is the minimum distance for OC deployment?

Answer 3

3 feet (If tactical feasible)

Question 4

What is the “Hydraulic Needle Effect”?

Answer 4

The pepper oil and other ingredients of the spray, in some circumstances, could penetrate into the soft membranes of the eyes and thin skin area.

Question 5

What are the three remedies for OC spray?

Answer 5

• Air
• Water
• Time

Question 6

With the exception of OC, all other less lethal options should avoid what target areas?

Unless deadly force is justified

Answer 6

• Eyes
• Face
• Throat
• Spine
• Groin

Question 7

What is the max range of a 12 gauge bean bag?

Answer 7

Max effective range of 60 feet. ( Accuracy of 4” or better at 60 yards)

Question 8

What is the max range of the taser M26/X26

Answer 8

• Max ranges or 21, 25 and 35 feet.

- Optimum effective range of 10-15 feet.

Question 9

What is the target area when deploying a taser?

Answer 9

Taser recommends aiming the top probe to impact BELOW center mass. If possible, one probe should impact above the belt line and the second should impact below the belt line.