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Byrna CEO, Bryan Ganz, Joins Megyn Kelly to Discuss Byrna Less-Lethal

Non-Lethal Self-Defense: Why More People Trust Byrna for Personal Safety

When it comes to protecting yourself and your loved ones, many people hesitate to bring a firearm into their home. The risks, the training required, and the fear of using lethal force can make traditional guns feel like the wrong solution.

That’s where Byrna comes in.

Byrna launchers are non-lethal self-defense weapons designed to give you confidence, protection, and peace of mind—without the life-or-death consequences of a firearm.


Why Choose a Non-Lethal Self-Defense Weapon?

For civilians, the options for personal protection are often limited. Aside from pepper spray or a firearm, there aren’t many tools available to stop a threat. Byrna launchers fill that gap, providing a powerful less-lethal weapon that gives you control in dangerous situations without taking a life.

This makes Byrna an ideal choice for people who want:

  • Self-defense without a firearm

  • Protection that won’t put their loved ones at risk

  • A reliable alternative to pepper spray or tasers

  • Peace of mind in areas where police response may be delayed


How Byrna Works

Byrna launchers look and feel like real firearms, but they fire specialized projectiles powered by compressed air. You don’t need a background in firearms to use one, and in most states, you don’t need a permit.

Byrna offers two main types of ammunition:

1. Kinetic Projectiles

  • High-grade polymer rounds designed for pain compliance.

  • Deliver a strong impact that can deter an attacker instantly.

  • Perfect for situations where stopping power is needed without chemicals.

2. Chemical Irritant Projectiles

  • Filled with OC pepper (pepper spray) or CS tear gas.

  • Burst on impact, creating a cloud that causes temporary blindness, intense burning, and respiratory distress.

  • Effective even without a direct hit—making them ideal for home-defense scenarios.

Most Byrna users choose to load both, starting with kinetic rounds and following with chemical rounds, for maximum flexibility.


Trusted by Police, Built for Civilians

Over 300 law enforcement agencies in the U.S. use Byrna as a less-lethal option during high-risk encounters. But Byrna isn’t just for police—95% of our customers are everyday people who want a safe, effective way to protect themselves at home, on the road, or while traveling.


Benefits of Choosing Byrna

  • Non-lethal self-defense – protect yourself without deadly force

  • Powerful deterrence – often, just displaying the launcher is enough to stop an intruder

  • Safe and versatile – keep one at home, in your car, or carry it with you

  • Confidence without consequences – defend yourself without hesitation or regret


Take Control of Your Safety

In today’s world, relying on police response isn’t always enough. You are your own first responder. Byrna gives you the tools to act with confidence—without putting your future or your family’s safety at risk.

Whether you’re looking for a pepper ball gun, a less-lethal self-defense weapon, or simply peace of mind, Byrna is the choice more people are making every day.

Protect what matters most. Protect it with Byrna.