Ballistic Characteristics and Wounding Effects of a Tear Gas Pen Gun Loaded with Ortho-Chlorobenzalmalononitrile

As a result of the increase in the number of crimes against the person in urban areas in recent years, there has been public interest in nonlethal protective devices for defensive purposes. The tear gas pen gun is an inexpensive, easily concealed device that is not classified as a firearm. In many c...

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Published in:Journal of forensic sciences 1972-04, Vol.17 (2), p.292-297
Main Authors: Ayers, KM, Stahl, CJ
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acceleration
Animals
Benzyl Compounds
Chlorobenzenes
Femoral Fractures - etiology
Hemorrhage - etiology
Motion Pictures
Nitriles
Rabbits
Tear Gases
Wounds and Injuries - etiology
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Summary:As a result of the increase in the number of crimes against the person in urban areas in recent years, there has been public interest in nonlethal protective devices for defensive purposes. The tear gas pen gun is an inexpensive, easily concealed device that is not classified as a firearm. In many communities there are no statutes that restrict the purchase or possession of these devices.
ISSN:0022-1198
1556-4029
DOI:10.1520/JFS10681J