How effective is the Byrna LE 

Yes I’m a strong believer in chemical rounds and a true firearm! Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching! I accidentally shot one of the Byrna max rounds while filming in my shed and wow my eyes burned for days and had to wear a mask when sweeping the floor and still burned!

I'd love to carry my pistol here, but CCW license is such a pain, so I carry a Byrna. I will say, if a dog attacks my kid, I'm a lot less worried about the damage a hard ball would do if I hit her or over penetrate, can't say the same for a 180 grain .40 cal slug! Also, the hard balls can break side windows on cars-- if someone tried to kidnap her, busting the glass before putting a few pepperballs into the vehicle would make it difficult to hang around in.

Wow that was a long time ago thanks for hanging in there! Also thanks for the suggestion I just added a video testing the Grimburg rounds to the kinetics and I think you will find it interesting!

I will have to re-test especially when one of the inert rounds didn’t break! I’m just not sure if they share the same shell, I have had a few OC rounds crack in the magazine they seam to be a little more fragile

Thank you Rune I hope you’re staying well! Your definitely the guy I go to when I can’t figure something out!

@@airgunnerreviews7888 Thank you my friend 😃

Thank you very appreciative!

I actually have a review of the Byrna which includes unboxing etc but you can also go directly to the Byrna website and get these answers.

Very true I will add a pillow for next time!

We also can't purchase skittles or hot tamales candy here in the nanny state of the DPRK.

Now that’s funny!😂

I'm in California and I would NEVER use pepper rounds for self-defense. Want to get your a$* kicked by a perp, shoot him with a pepper ball. Moreover, I have a wide range of firearms and less-lethal weapons. The one gun I will never have hanging on my armory wall, a low-powered ineffective over-priced Byrna LE. P.S. I duly note these come in a swell case. But I heard on a 60 Minutes TV show doing jailhouse interviews: the one thing perps don't fear is homeowners viciously slapping them with a Byrna case.

@@FoundingRU-vidr-2005 Try getting hit with the OC/Teargas rounds and see what happens. 😀

Good stuff thanks!

Any .68 cal will work

I will have to make a video on the results, great idea thanks!

Perhaps on back order, shoot them an email with your order number they usually respond fairly quickly

The SD is very nice and I used to carry it all the time but the LE is worth the extra money in my opinion, it offers much more power and a lighter trigger pull. Accuracy is slightly better also in my comparison and I think it is attributed to the longer barrel. Good Luck!

@@airgunnerreviews7888 Thanks, I think I will return it and get the LE. What holster can your recommend for it as I saw your review of their's and it sticks out? Also, do you prefer the LE over AEA Defender?

I definitely prefer the Byrna over the Defender!

I don't have the HDR50, but I've got the HDP50 and HDR68 in addition to the Byrna. If you're going to shoot pepper, you may want the greater capacity the .68 cal ball carries. Also, the Byrna is much easier to reload under stress (especially if you train with a semi auto pistol regularly) versus the cylinders the HDR models use. However, I have 3D printed skirted rounds for my HDR68 and they function well, just need to get it outside for longer range and accuracy testing. Edit: the TR50 and HDR50 are pretty much the same platform. Also, you can get any power-level HDR and modify it for more flow (and therefore more velocity).

Realistically three 7round mags is what I usually shoot with decent fps. I carry with a mix of 3 OC max and kinetic rounds but it is really a personal choice. Byrna doesn’t recommend Crosman C02 and I see some people here are having issues with their launchers after using. Thanks for dropping by and good luck!

Thank you!

I couldn’t agree more, thanks for watching!

I think the 3.6 grams are a better weight for the LE model!

Hi! So I load mine with 2 Kinetic rounds to fire first and 5 with the max chemical rounds there after. The reason for this is in the past I loaded with the chemical rounds on top but they easily damage and leak! I honestly believe shooting the chemical rounds to the chest and letting the chemicals spread to the eyes, nose and throat where you are the most vulnerable is the best defense. I hope you never need to use it but it is always nice to have around just in case! Stay safe!!!

@@airgunnerreviews7888 tysvm XOXO 😘 🤗 💖

Will the chem rounds break on clothes?

Use a can of bear mace like dog the bounty hunter 😂 Probably more effective & looks less like a gun. You just might lose some range

Pero por qué vas a sacar tu arma? tú sabes que tu arma NO es real, (hablando de portar una byrna) cuando veas a otra persona con otra arma NO sabes si es real o no, no sería inteligente hacerlo. Un arma de fuego no te hace invencible, una byrna menos, pero mi punto es que no te conviertes en súper héroe por portar un arma, te vuelves una persona más responsable y precavida. No te recomiendo que TU portes un arma, y si tienes deberías desecharla.

Good thing we don’t care what you think. No one is pulling out a Byrna first it’s a DEFENSE tool. Even then I still like my chances against a real firearm. He has to make sure he hits the target, all I have to do is get the pepper rounds in range

Ok captain obvious

Yes it does!

Hi! I own the Byrna SD and LE as well as the TCR and have never experienced a leak in any of them! The C02 is what charges the launcher in order for the projectile to fire, practice by shooting into something soft like and old blanket to keep them from bouncing back at you using the reusable kinetic rounds. The 68 caliber rounds are large enough to watch the point of impact so it is easy to adjust your aim. So far I have found the Byrna and Umarex brands to work great but do not use Crosman or you may damage the seal in the launcher.

​@@airgunnerreviews7888thanks!

Yes I did change the C02 between tests and I have not had any leaks in either the LE or SD models but I also do not store open C02 for extended periods of time!

The first full shot is over 20 joules (22-25) but sharply declines.

If you’re traveling around NY City it is not legal to carry but almost anywhere else you can!

@@airgunnerreviews7888 ok thank you

That sucks! ​@@airgunnerreviews7888

The highest recorded FPS on my SD is 291, the LE first shot is around 420 give or take.

Thanks!

I totally agree!

I agree the FSC has much more power! I believe the Byrna is effective with the Max chemical rounds I have been exposed to the chemical and it is really harsh! But you are right as a stand alone weapon without the chemicals it is a toy compared to the FSC.

You must live in NY or California. Pepper rounds are legal in NY but companies are not allowed to ship. Try this website they usually ship regardless, www.selfdefenseproducts.com/less-lethal-guns/byrna-ammo-accessories/?page=2

They sure can!

Yes it would!

Where can I get grimburg and Canada from?