Byrna self defense

[CHenry]

Anyone have any experience with one of these? Seems like another good option for women or anyone who lacks the desire to use a more lethal weapon because of the responsibility that carries.
https://byrna.com/

 

[trekrok]

It seems supremely stupid to me to carry something that looks like a gun if it's not a gun.

 

[CHenry]

It seems supremely stupid to me to carry something that looks like a gun if it's not a gun.

It seems effective and is somewhat a gun but doesnt fire real bullets. To me it looks more effective than a taser.

And I wasnt asking for opinion, I was asking for experiences.

 

[trekrok]

And I wasnt asking for opinion, I was asking for experiences.

Sorry, I misunderstood, but that clears it up. In my experience it's stupid to carry something that looks like a gun that isn't a gun.

 

[CHenry]

Sorry, I misunderstood, but that clears it up. In my experience it's stupid to carry something that looks like a gun that isn't a gun.

So its stupid for LEO to fire beanbags from what looks like a shotgun but isnt?

 

[dlbleak]

The less lethal option keeps a victim out of court. There could still be a court case but it wouldn’t be for a firearm related charge.

 

[ssgrock3]

I have a box of 12 ga rubber buckshot that I always thought it would be fun to try out. When they were shooting protestors in Seattle I found it quite entertaining. A less lethal option could be an option.

 

[trekrok]

So its stupid for LEO to fire beanbags from what looks like a shotgun but isnt?

I don't think it's great for them either since there have been some that pulled their glock, yelled taser and shot someone.

But I'll grant an exception for shotgun beanbag guns.

 

[CHenry]

But I'll grant an exception for shotgun beanbag guns.

But that's "supremely stupid" to carry something that looks like a gun but isnt?

 

[trekrok]

But that's "supremely stupid" to carry something that looks like a gun but isnt?

I wasn't thinking about you doing it while on duty as LE. My bad.