ARWEN® PARA SHOT
next generation non-lethal technology
professional series
Arwen® Micro
The ultimate low-profile non-lethal device shoots projectiles containing pepper powder that explode on impact.
Comes equipped with integral light and laser sight for added deterrence and accuracy in low light.
effective range
60 ft
caliber
.67 Caliber
Arwen® Mini
Five-shot quick-reload device for self-defense and subjugation of dangerous suspects. Fires pepper powder projectiles that explode on impact.
Comes equipped with an internal high-lumen flashlight and laser sight for added deterrence and accuracy in low light.
5 Round Rotary Magazine
- Removable and reloadable 5 round magazine.
- Automatically advances to next position and loads next round when trigger lever is pulled.
effective range
60 ft
caliber
.67 Caliber
the reliability of a cartridge-based system
No air tanks, seals, or pneumatics.
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Low Energy Cartridge
A low-energy cartridge casing and energetic actuator in the base. No gunpowder or pneumatics. Automatically stabilizes specialized projectiles in flight. Calibrated actuator for approximately 17 joules of energy. Velocities and muzzle energy are far below the “lethal” threshold.
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Specialized Projectiles
Payloads come pre-loaded into cartridges. Payloads include: incapacitating pepper, inert colored powder, and a solid slug.
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Launchers for Personal and Professional Use
A low-energy cartridge casing and energetic actuator in the base. No gunpowder or pneumatics. Automatically stabilizes specialized projectiles in flight. Calibrated actuator for approximately 17 joules of energy. Velocities and muzzle energy are far below the “lethal” threshold.
frequently asked questions
ARWEN® PARA SHOT is a breakthrough in non-lethal systems. It combines the reliability of a cartridge with a polymer projectile in a low-energy self-stabilizing configuration for accuracy. There is no gunpowder, compressed air or CO2. Projectiles come in a choice of payloads appropriate to the mission, whether personal defense, public order or realistic tactical simulation. Cartridges fire from a low-cost dedicated launcher that can look like a firearm, a TV remote control, a flashlight, or any hybrid or custom design. Launchers fire only ARWEN® PARA SHOT cartridges and will not accept live ammunition. Projectile payloads include incapacitating pepper powder, inert colored powder for training, and solid slugs for practice or pain compliance. In addition to firing ARWEN® PARA SHOT projectiles, certain models of ARWEN® PARA SHOT launchers include additional deterrents such as high-lumen flashlight, high-decibel alarm, and laser sight.
ARWEN® PARA SHOT products are applicable across a range of missions, including: personal defense; public order such as riot control and subjugation of dangerous offenders; animal control; and realistic combat simulation.
Existing systems on the market are typically high-energy if they are cartridge based and can be lethal, or are air-based and likely to be less lethal but may not function reliably due to the complexities of pneumatic firing platforms which have synthetic seals and “O” rings that can and do fail. ARWEN® PARA SHOT combines the proven reliability of cartridge-based functioning with low-energy activation and non-lethal projectiles.
ARWEN® PARA SHOT cartridges are powered by an actuator in the base of the cartridge casing much like a primer cap used in real ammunition but calibrated to deliver a specified energy well below a lethal threshold, typically between 250 and 450 ft/sec and approximately 17 joules, depending on the launcher model and the ARWEN® PARA SHOT cartridge type and caliber.
Cartridges currently come in .67 caliber for “non-reciprocating” firing platforms, and will soon also be available in .49 caliber as well. Also, .41 caliber cartridges will be available for automatic launchers like pistols and carbines.
No. ARWEN® PARA SHOT launchers are chambered in an off-size caliber and will not accept or fire live ammunition of any known caliber.
The .67 caliber ARWEN® PARA SHOT cartridge may fire in 12 gauge shotguns and 12 gauge flare guns.
Yes, products will be available to authorized countries and importers.
Cartridges in .67, .49, or .41 caliber come in three variants: solid slug for practice; inert colored powder for training; and incapacitating pepper powder for operational use.