Can you Make Your Own Riot Console Rounds?

Published on January 24, 2026
Duration: 1:12

This video explores the feasibility of creating DIY riot control rounds using 37mm grenades, a professional reloader, and hardwood wooden spheres. The demonstration includes tests on paper targets, water jugs, and ballistic gelatin to assess spread, penetration, and damage. The results suggest that these homemade rounds can be effective for less-lethal applications.

Quick Summary

DIY riot control rounds can be made using 37mm grenades, a professional reloader, and hardwood wooden spheres. Testing shows significant blast damage and spread on paper, with projectiles bouncing off ballistic gelatin without penetration, indicating effectiveness for less-lethal applications.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 37mm Grenade Launcher and Rounds
  2. 00:16Paper Target Test: Blast Damage and Spread
  3. 00:27Water Jug Test: Penetration and Damage
  4. 00:50Ballistics Gelatin Test: Less Lethal Performance
  5. 01:11Conclusion: Effectiveness for Less Lethal Use

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make your own riot control rounds using 37mm grenades?

Yes, this video demonstrates the creation of DIY riot control rounds using 37mm grenades, a professional reloader, and hardwood wooden spheres. The tests show potential for less-lethal applications.

What materials were used to create the DIY riot control rounds?

The DIY riot control rounds were constructed using 37mm grenades, a professional reloader for assembly, and hardwood wooden spheres as the projectile component.

How did the homemade 37mm rounds perform in ballistics tests?

In tests with ballistic gelatin, the wooden projectiles bounced off without penetration, indicating they are effective for less-lethal purposes. They also showed significant blast damage and spread on paper targets.

Are these DIY riot control rounds considered less lethal?

Based on the ballistic gelatin tests where the projectiles did not penetrate, the DIY riot control rounds appear to be effective for less-lethal applications, causing damage without causing lethal injury.

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