The 12 gauge rounds work with standard cylinder bore and improved choke shotguns only.

Many shotguns are fitted with adjustable choke systems such as interchangeable choke tubes that allow you to change the choke to suit your needs. Please ensure that you are using the correct size choke tubes.

If your shotgun does not have an adjustable system, it should have the choke size engraved on the barrel.

The 12 gauge rounds should not be used in shotguns with chambers longer than 3 inches. 2.5" through 3" chambers are ok. Chamber length is normally engraved onto the barrel as well.

If you are unsure of the choke size or chamber length of your shotgun, please reach out to the manufacturer of the shotgun for assistance.

The 12 gauge rounds were designed to work in a pump action or single shot shotgun and will not cycle a semi automatic shotgun as they do not contain gunpowder. They can be manually cycled and fired through most semi auto shotguns.
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The Byrna Less-Lethal Shotgun Round registers at 117 decibels… 16 times quieter then a traditional shotgun blast and a similar report to our .68 caliber CO2 launchers. No hearing protection is required when shooting the Byrna 12 gauge rounds.

- The Byrna less lethal 12 gauge round contains no gunpowder and is powered only by a primer.

- The Byrna 12 gauge rounds have almost no perceived recoil.

The Byrna Less Lethal 12 Gauge Round is accurate at up to 100 feet.

As with any firearm, all normal firearm safety precautions should be taken:

- Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire

- Treat every shotgun as if it is loaded

- Do not point the shotgun at anything you do not intend to shoot- Be aware of your target and what’s behind it before firing

Byrna 12 gauge less lethal ammunition should be kept in a dry area out of weather elements for longer lasting storage.

Most “less-lethal” ammunition on the market is sold as a novelty and has little effect on the target. All less-lethal shotgun ammunition currently used by law enforcement has a much more limited range and limited use types.

Yes! Byrna 12 Gauge Less Lethal rounds are legal in all 50 states. Some states prohibit purchase on ammunition online, please see the details at the top of the page.

There are no expiration dates on the Byrna 12-Gauge Kinetic ammunition. If they are stored at moderate temperatures, and dry conditions, they will function perfectly for a very long time.