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Old 07-07-2008, 6:49 AM
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Non-lethal systems are nice as they give additional options for the user. They are not really useful for the homeowner however. The engagement timelines for LEO/military are different and not as applicable to home defense situations. With LEO, they will respond to an unknown situation with their standard weapons at ready. Based off of the situation (distance, environment, threat to themselves and others) they may switch to a non-lethal option. Note that when they do this, there is usually overwatch with lethal systems at ready. In a home defense scenario, the timeline is greatly accelerated and you don’t normally have backup.

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Originally Posted by Beelzy View Post
I'll be aiming for the head so even a bean bag will
incapacitate if I don't wish to kill the invader.
If you do decide to have a non-lethal option, don’t aim for the head. Your point of aim should be at the thighs and stomach. Less preferred target areas include the chest and legs. The head is an absolute NO GO as this has a very high probability of killing the subject or causing permanent and damage.

Also, you really need a rifled barrel for bean bag rounds. They take several yards to open up and stabilize. If they don't open up (and it has happened) they behave similar to a slug and are lethal. A sock round would be a better choice for closer range.

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Originally Posted by m24armorer View Post
Pack it with rock salt and carpet tacks then seal it up with bacon grease.
Yeesh! When that bacon grease goes rancid you'll have KE plus malodorant effects in one round!
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