Choose projectiles for the launcher and the intended activity. Caliber matters, but so do shape, material, payload and the manufacturer's approval for that model.
Know which type you are buying
Training, kinetic and chemical projectiles describe different products. They are not interchangeable categories. Byrna's guidance is one manufacturer's example; another platform needs its own instructions.
Use the model, not the package color
Match the launcher model and generation to the approved projectile and product identifier. Package colors are manufacturer-specific and can change. Keep the original label with the supplies.
Separate training supplies
Label different types and store them separately. A supervised program may have an approved supply list and its own segregation requirements. Follow that list rather than bringing a similar substitute.
Check condition and identification
Keep lot or purchase details when provided. Follow the manufacturer's storage and replacement guidance. Set a damaged or unidentified projectile aside and ask for advice; do not experiment with it.
Before ordering
- Is this product approved for your launcher?
- Does the type suit the stated activity and venue?
- Is the listing for the quantity you want?
- Do you understand its labeling, storage and replacement requirements?
Do not open, alter or make homemade substitutes for projectiles. An inert or training label is not permission to direct them at people.