| The PepperBall launcher system is very similar to a paintball gun that fires specially designed spherical rounds that resemble paintballs. The weapon system is powered using compressed gas that forces the round out of the weapon and towards the intended subject. The typical round for law enforcement has PAVA (pulverized OC) contained inside. By design, the round makes contact with the target and breaks open releasing the PAVA. The target subject will have pain associated with the impact of the round and also be affected by PAVA. The effects of the PAVA will mimic the effects of a subject that was exposed to an aerosol/chemical agent. | | | |