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Clip-on Accessory Makes Police Officers’ Guns Less-than-Lethal
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The accessory—called The Alternative—clips onto the slide of a handgun, dangling an alloy ball in front of the end of the barrel. When the officer pulls the trigger the bullet lodges in the ball, launching it at the suspect with less-than-lethal velocity.
According to Gizmodo, “The Alternative… doesn’t interfere with the operation of a handgun in any way once it’s clipped onto the muzzle. The weapon’s sights still work, and other accessories like flashlights can still be attached.” However, Gizmodo does not point out that The Alternative is not snapped onto the handgun until after it has been drawn from the holster in what could be an extremely tense situation. |
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mickey
(9/15/2015)
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| If you have time to stop defending yourself while you attach a clown nose to your gun, you aren't facing an immanent threat that merits ever taking your sidearm out of the holster. |
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