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Bola Wrap Guns

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Our police dept is currently testing the Bola Wrap Guns.
The gun can shoot out an 8 ft Kevlar tether from as far as 25 feet away.

This would be an added tool for an officer to have at his disposal.

A lot of situations this would be the perfect weapon for an officer. May be able to avoid the wrestling match with an arrestee or prevent them from running off.

The speed this lasso wraps you up is mind blowing .

[video]https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=bola+wrap&&view=detail&mid=6A2EBFD91EC63F6FEC4B6A2EBFD91EC63F6FEC4B&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dbola%2Bwrap%26amp%3Bvi ew%3Ddetail%26amp%3Bmid%3D6A2EBFD91EC63F6FEC4B6A2E BFD91EC63F6FEC4B%26amp%3BFORM%3DVIRE[/video]
 
That's amazing.

The fish hooks have got to hurt though.
 
Our police dept is currently testing the Bola Wrap Guns.
The gun can shoot out an 8 ft Kevlar tether from as far as 25 feet away.

This would be an added tool for an officer to have at his disposal.

A lot of situations this would be the perfect weapon for an officer. May be able to avoid the wrestling match with an arrestee or prevent them from running off.

The speed this lasso wraps you up is mind blowing .

[video]https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=bola+wrap&&view=detail&mid=6A2EBFD91EC63F6FEC4B6A2EBFD91EC63F6FEC4B&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dbola%2Bwrap%26amp%3Bvi ew%3Ddetail%26amp%3Bmid%3D6A2EBFD91EC63F6FEC4B6A2E BFD91EC63F6FEC4B%26amp%3BFORM%3DVIRE[/video]

Saw a story on this a week or so ago, very interesting from the demos I saw. But one thought came to mind what happens if the wrap is too high, say near the head or throat?
 
That's amazing. The fish hooks have got to hurt though.

Hmm. the two ladies in the video didn't even flinch. Leave it to the ladies swing_voter.

(it is reported not to hurt, kind of have to watch the OP video.)
 
That's amazing.

The fish hooks have got to hurt though.

It is amazing the two ladies in the video said it didn't hurt as the 8 ft tether is shot out at 640 feet per second.

I just wonder the percentage of success shots? If that first hook doesn't take I figure the tether will just fly on by.
 
Pretty cool but I question it's practical use. Because if a cop believes he still (may) need a defensive weapon rather than a restraint...which will he draw? Wouldnt he or she play it safe and opt for the firearm or taser?

If a perp is fleeing, nice. If one is charging (even without a weapon) or highly aggressive, seems like they can maybe get to you, their hands are still free. And it doesnt look like it deploys again immediately.

I think this would be a decent option for a team of cops (2 partners) tho. One can still use more force if necessary.

It could also be a very good option for some of the mental health cases they encounter.
 
Seems like the demonstration should have them moving, at least.
 
Probably less than than bullets

Agreed. It looks like the hooks are small enough to mostly catch on clothing although one did come loose on the reporter.

I'd hate to be the guy streaking when this thing is fired at him.
 
Seems like the demonstration should have them moving, at least.

Well that is a good point. If they are standing at attention for you it appears they are complying with orders.

Lets see it used as one is running.
 
Does it make a boom big enough for people to think they've been shot and paralyzed? That would be funny. 'My legs! I can't feel my legs!!"
 
Our police dept is currently testing the Bola Wrap Guns.
The gun can shoot out an 8 ft Kevlar tether from as far as 25 feet away.

This would be an added tool for an officer to have at his disposal.

A lot of situations this would be the perfect weapon for an officer. May be able to avoid the wrestling match with an arrestee or prevent them from running off.

The speed this lasso wraps you up is mind blowing .

[video]https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=bola+wrap&&view=detail&mid=6A2EBFD91EC63F6FEC4B6A2EBFD91EC63F6FEC4B&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dbola%2Bwrap%26amp%3Bvi ew%3Ddetail%26amp%3Bmid%3D6A2EBFD91EC63F6FEC4B6A2E BFD91EC63F6FEC4B%26amp%3BFORM%3DVIRE[/video]
Love new tech and new information.
Knowledge is power.
Thank you!
 
It is always risky calling such devices "non lethal." It is known that tasering someone while the person is running can result in a fatal head injury from hitting the concrete. This poises the same type risk.
 
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