Thinking Outside The Box

By James Rummel

A long-time reader was kind enough to send me a link to this news video. (Thank you kindly, Greg!)

The short CNN segment reports on a device offered by Alternative Ballistics. It consists of a mounting bracket that fits over a handgun, and a ball which sits in front of the muzzle.

The idea is that a bullet will clear the barrel, only to slam into the base of the ball. This causes the ball to fly downrange, striking a violent criminal with less lethal force.

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Via:: Hell In a Handbasket