DESCRIPTION: Mil-spec compliant 12 gauge (TRIPLE RUBBER PROJECTILE) A direct fire which fires 3 each, .68 Caliber rubber projectiles. This round was designed for single target engagement allowing escalation of force from a safe distance prior to use of lethal means. The TRI-DENT accommodates tactical situations from 10 feet to 25 yards. INCAPACITATION MECHANISM: The TRI-DENT fires 3 each, .68 Caliber rubber projectiles, controlled and directed incapacitation by blunt impact and excruciating pain through the transfer of 20 foot pounds of energy by each projectile for a total of 60 foot pounds of energy when all three strike the intended target. PHYSICAL DATA: - Size: Length = 2.5 inch, 12 gauge

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A consideration by most courts when determining the legitimacy of a self-defense shooting is the escalation of force. When a less than lethal shell is used as the first round, knowledgeable courts and boards recognize this type of round as a legitimate attempt to defend without intent of causing lethal injury. The desired effect should be incapacitation of the intended subject to a point which allows the defender to take control of the situation and make a decision on what follow up actions are required. As with any ammunition the user should immediately assess the situation and be prepared to take necessary folllow-up actions should the desired result not be achieved. In the 1970's the U.S. Army Land Warfare Laboratory conducted research and published a report on blunt impact weapons which resulted in a finding that impact energies between 30- and 90-foot pound are 'dangerous', i.e. contusions, abrasions, broken ribs, concussions, loss of the eyes or superficial organ damage, whereas 'Severe Damage' occurs if impact exceeds 90-foot pounds. (ibid., p.337). 'Severe Damage' includes serious skin lacerations, massive skull fractures, rupture of the heart and kidney, fragmentation of the liver, and hemorrhages. This ammunition has a high probability of being lethal or producing Severe Damage as defined above at less than 12 feet.