An accuracy and efficiency assessment of beanbags

A. Papy, F. Id-Boufker

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Abstract

Beanbags have been used since the years '60 to neutralize people. This article studies a 12-gauge "sock" beanbag projectile from the firm "Defense Technology". We first determine the main parameters of the exterior ballistics. Then we come to the dispersion before going to the main point: the damage assessment. This evaluation is divided in three parts: skin penetration, bone fractures and internal injuries. Each possible damage are linked to measurable values or effects on a surrogate. The measured values are then compared with other previously tested non-lethal launchers. These comparisons are finally interpreted in order to conclude.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 24th International Symposium on Ballistics, BALLISTICS 2008
EditorsStephan Bless, James Walker
PublisherDEStech Publications Inc.
Pages870-875
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781932078930
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Event24th International Symposium on Ballistics, BALLISTICS 2008 - New Orleans, United States
Duration: 22 Sept 200826 Sept 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings - 24th International Symposium on Ballistics, BALLISTICS 2008
Volume2

Conference

Conference24th International Symposium on Ballistics, BALLISTICS 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Orleans
Period22/09/0826/09/08

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