From: Jeremy Peter Howells, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I am always a little wary of using shotguns to deliver CS
or similar agents because the relative quantities of CS
crystals are small and the gas cartridge itself is not a
standard cartridge and causes functioning problems.
The Baton round gun deploying CS gas cannisters deposits
greater (and therefore more incapacitating and effective)
quantities of gas very quickly. Though not perfect I
believe its a better solution.
The idea of changing shotgun loads on the run - buckshot,
to slug, to gas or specialty cartridges - has also been
mentioned. Under pressure the chances of a fumble or
selecting the wrong cartridge are too high in my opinion.
I believe the American police deploy bean bag rounds and
CS/mace rounds for the shotgun - not for SWAT use but for
general patrol officers as options before SWAT arrives.
Regards
Jerry
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It depends on the situation - usually the ammo change
would not be "on the run". H&K USA used to do some
pretty comprehensive training on switching loads on
the Benelli under pressure. I assume Benelli USA
do it now.
Steve.
Cybershooters website: http://www.cybershooters.org
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