Byrna LE
Byrna Technologies Inc. · Pistol · In Production · 2021
Also known as: Byrna LE Launcher, Byrna Law Enforcement Launcher
Overview
The Byrna LE is a CO2-powered less-lethal pistol that fires .68 caliber kinetic and chemical (tear gas and pepper) projectiles from a 5-round magazine. Marketed as Byrna's most powerful handheld launcher, it uses a 12-gram CO2 cartridge to propel rounds at up to roughly 330 feet per second (about 101 m/s) with an effective range near 18 metres. Legal for civilian purchase in most jurisdictions without a firearms licence, it is aimed at law enforcement, security professionals, and personal self-defense.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 445 g (15.7 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 646 g (22.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 204 mm (8.03") |
| Height | 143 mm (5.63") |
| Width | 41 mm (1.61") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| Trigger Pull | 24 N (5.4 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 101 m/s (331 fps) |
| Effective Range | 18 m (20 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Smoothbore |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte |
Calibers
- .68 Caliber (18mm) Less-Lethal · primary — also known as .68 cal, Byrna round, kinetic projectile
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Co2 Powered, 12g Co2 Cartridge, Accessory Rail, Picatinny Rail, Detachable Magazine
Production
Production years: 2021-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Not a firearm; propelled by compressed CO2 rather than a chemical propellant. Ships in kits with projectiles, CO2 cartridges, and magazines. The LE is the higher-powered sibling of the compact Byrna SD.
Background
Byrna Technologies grew out of Security Devices International, rebranding in 2020 as demand surged for non-lethal self-defense tools; the LE became one of the best-known handheld less-lethal launchers on the consumer market.