R.I.P. cartridge

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R.I.P 12 gauge close-range ammunition comprises cartridges filled with a mixture of micronized CS Gas, an inert powder to add weight, and a further non-toxic powder which, on compression and friction, produces a large amount of carbon dioxide gas on exiting the barrel of the shotgun.

The mixture is propelled towards the target at a very high speed, forming a cloud of incapacitating airborne irritant. The muzzle of the shotgun can be held against any wooden door up to 65 mm in thickness and the powder will blast a hole through it, one round filling a room 9 m x 6 m in size.

These rounds will penetrate vehicle windows from a range of 2-3 metres as well as 12 mm Makrolon, armoured glass at 1.5 metres, wooden fire doors clad with thin metal plate on both sides and cell-type doors.


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