Innovative Propulsion Methods for Small Arms Projectiles

Non-lethal weapons serve a significant role in society because they allow the military, police, prison guards and other authorities to control riots, unruly or disruptive persons. The FN303 and other paintball guns are used to control individuals or mobs without having to resort to physical means that may inflict long-term, permanent bodily harm, damage or death. The objective of this research, development, testing, and evaluation project is to mature the Lund Variable Velocity Weapon System (LVVWS) Alpha prototype to a Beta prototype ready for transitioning to the Army as an improvement over the FN303. The LVVWS can operate with targets less than 10 meters away or as far as 150 meters. It can deliver 500 shots per fuel canister, is lower in cost and lighter in weight.