The First 5 Things you MUST Do with YOUR New Byrna

The First 5 Things you MUST Do with YOUR New Byrna

Preparedness isn’t complicated—it’s about building smart habits that fit naturally into your lifestyle. When it comes to less-lethal self-defense, consistency matters just as much as the tool itself. Here are five simple ways to make sure your Byrna is always working for you.

1. Carry Your Launcher

A launcher can only protect you if it’s with you. Leaving it at home in the box defeats the purpose. Byrna offers multiple carry options so your launcher fits seamlessly into your day. Whether you prefer inside-the-waistband holsters, outside-the-waistband holsters, or a sling bag (a personal favorite), there’s a solution designed around your routine—not the other way around. Byrna is about giving you options that match your lifestyle.

2. Choose the Right Projectiles

Just as important as how you carry is what you carry. Byrna’s projectile options allow you to tailor your level of force to the situations you’re most likely to encounter.
Kinetic rounds deliver strong direct-impact capability and are even powerful enough to break glass. For chemical options, Byrna Max and Byrna Pepper provide both direct and indirect deployment to help incapacitate a threat. The choice is allowing you to decide what level of response makes sense for you.

3. Load Your Magazines

Once you’ve selected your rounds, load your magazines and install the appropriate CO₂ cartridge. Thanks to Byrna’s pull-pierce technology, the cartridge remains unpierced and ready indefinitely. When the moment comes, simply aim and pull the trigger—the launcher pierces the cartridge and fires in one smooth action. There’s no reason not to keep your launcher ready at all times.

4. Educate Yourself

At Byrna, education is just as important as equipment. Our community has access to hundreds of videos across our social channels, covering everything from best-practice tips to real-world stories from customers who’ve used Byrna to protect themselves and their families. Spending time learning how others train and carry can help you better integrate Byrna into your everyday life.

5. Train Regularly

You’ve heard it before: a tool is only as effective as your ability to use it. One of the biggest advantages of Byrna launchers is how easy they are to train with. Whether you’re practicing in your backyard using Pro Training or Eco rounds, or running drills indoors with reusable kinetic rounds and a target tent, training is simple, accessible, and realistic. There’s never been a self-defense tool that makes regular practice this easy.

Being prepared doesn’t require drastic changes—just intentional ones. Build the habits, train with purpose, and carry with confidence.