Love my Byrna SD XL - never had an issue with it. Don’t pay too much attention to many of the reviews on RU-vid; they shoot the damn thing incorrectly (not loading properly, etc.) then they wonder why it isn’t perfect. It’s perfect enough when you operate it properly!
@@Arkane117 some people have a kind of immunity to capsaicin.. capsaicin is the stuff in pepper that's hot... These are the people you see walk through pepper spray with minimal effect. The max ball, is a mixture of pepper spray and a chemical... So in theory it gives you more protection than straight pepper should you face an "immune" or very determined attacker.
well-spoken review. the little allen wrench tip on the butt of the magazine is just the right size for securing the CO2 cartridge, in case no one mentioned it yet. Great emphasis of cartridge being always ready. Your cautions were stellar. You really know your stuff. Your customers are lucky!
in CA civilians are not allowed to have the pepper and tear gas, only law enforcement and security can have them. I think if they take the exam on the website they should be able to get the pepperball and tear gas ball
@@musk-eteer9898 can I use them in the states that are allowed even though I live in California. Let's say I get them sent to my friend that lives in Arizona. But I only use them if travel outside california?
@@musk-eteer9898 if you pass the exam, you don't need to apply for the guard license unless you just want to have a security guard license. The Byrna exam is all you need to satisfy the California requirement to purchase, own, and use the chemical rounds.
I've been shot by the kinetic rounds while wearing a nice winter jacket and I can tell you that it still hurts like hell getting hit by those rounds (never ask your spouse to shot you after 25 yrs of marriage 😔). I did test shooting the Pepperballs at a mannequin wearing a winter jacket to see if they would break and only 1 of 5 didn't because I clipped the edge of the jacket so it didn't have anything to break on. Honestly though if someone is wearing a puffy jacket, you'd then shoot the legs or a solid surface next to them if there is one.
Yeah it'll hurt the hell out of the pitbull and if shot in the wrong spot possibly kill the dog. Don't use the chemical rounds though as they will coat you and your dogs as well if the pitbull is too close and all of you will be hurting badly.
If they're .68 then they should, but using ammo from someone else can void the warranty if it jams or damages the gun since Byrna makes it very clear they don't recommend using non Byrna manufactured rounds.
I love my Byrna, but we got it in Orange and Yellow because here in SoCal having a self defense launcher in Grey or Black could very likely get you drawn on or possibly shot by an armed security guard or a police officer who mistakenly sees what looks like a real gun on you. But I do agree the Black looks bad ass 😋
Looks like a decent product… but I definitely know, from multiple personal encounters, if the person is high (and that’s usually the case) these nonlethals do absolutely nothing, I’ve had former coworkers hit people who are high in the chest from less than 7 feet with shotgun beanbag and these CO2 pepper/gas rounds and nothing.
This is true, but unless you have really sketchy friends or live in a really sketchy place, the "drugged up guy" is outstandingly unlikely for the average person to run into. I'd wager like 80% of dick heads trying to intimidate you would be deterred by a shot (or 5) of any of these rounds, even the biodegradable practice rounds. WAY more attackers aren't drugged up zombies than are.
If you are careful when loading them and don't bang the gun around, it's very rare for the pepperballs to crack. They're pretty tough to crack or break.
@@Joreel True, I notice that if one unintentionally knocks the bottom while of the mag ( carrying/in transit/moving from on place to another) while loaded in the launcher there is a chance the chem rounds may crack.
Would you recommend the brightly colored ones to avoid being shot with a real gun (say, an officer arrives on the scene and thinks you have a firearm and takes you down)? I'd hate to lose my life using a "fake" gun mistaken for the real thing. The bright colors makes it look like a toy gun, though. Tough decision.
Good evening I just came across this video. If your state has no requirements concerning colors of less lethal launchers I would recommend you purchase one that looks more real. Firearms are available in vibrant colors so having one of these launchers in a vibrant color will not necessarily make it more safe for you. Police do not have the luxury of making a decision based on color alone in an emergency situation. As I mentioned firearms are available in vibrant colors as well. Sometimes just appearing to be an actual firearm May prevent you from having to use it in the first place. A launcher that looks like a toy is not going to deescalate anything. I hope this helps.
Did you properly tighten the seal or over tighten it as both of these will cause that problem. I have two and haven't had any issues with the CO2 leaking. Did you contact Byrna for a replacement?
Just bought the steel firing bolt but it comes without the most important part the part that bends out of shape and without all the rings. I also bought the power screw which has decreased rather than increased power....absolutely pointless buying these.
True, but 99% of people seeing the video will associate it with a gun because it looks like a gun. But yeah it's a high power projectile launcher not a gun and Byrna is very clear on that distinction.