Non-lethal

Although Tasers are an effective alternative to the use of lethal force by police officers, getting shot by one is still quite a painful experience. That's where the BolaWrap 100 comes in – when fired at a "difficult" suspect, it simply ties them up.

Chicago-based startup Salt has announced the launch of a crowdfunding campaign for a less-than-lethal weapon designed as an alternative to firearms for home and personal protection

Police in the UK are currently testing an anti-riot laser that temporarily blinds targets.

The T3 Non-Lethal Response Vehicle is an EV designed for police use in riots and violent protests.

Metal Storm and TASER are developing less-than-lethal ammunition for the tiny MAUL 12-gauge launcher. The tiny 800 gram rapid-fire MAUL fits to an assault rifle, and shoots five bullets which deliver the same effects as a handheld TASER.

With an integrated taser, video camera and protective forearm armor, the BodyGuard is a stun device designed to intimidate suspects first and incapacitate them second.

To combat the growing problem of piracy, BAE Systems has developed a non-lethal laser designed to act as a deterrent against pirate attacks on commercial vessels, such as oil tankers and container ships.

The Dazer Laser, a non-lethal weapon that shines disorienting, nauseating bursts of intense green laser light into a target's eyes, has gone into police trials across the Northern states.

The Thermal Laser System is a non-lethal weapon prototype that attaches to a rifle and uses a laser to create a heating sensation to repel adversaries and is being evaluated by U.S. military.