ARTV Web Exclusive Bonus Video: FN 303 Less Lethal Launcher

Published on July 14, 2015
Duration: 1:25

This video introduces the FN 303 and FN 303-P less-lethal launchers, designed for law enforcement and military use. These launchers fire projectiles intended to cause pain and alter behavior without causing penetration. The FN 303 utilizes compressed air, while the FN 303-P uses CO2 cartridges. A marking round variant is also discussed, which leaves a visible mark on clothing for identification purposes.

Quick Summary

The FN 303 and FN 303-P are less-lethal launchers for law enforcement and military, designed to alter behavior through pain. They fire projectiles that break up on impact, feeling like a hard punch. The FN 303 uses compressed air, while the FN 303-P uses CO2 cartridges.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction to Fabrique Nationale
  2. 00:19FN 303 and FN 303-P Overview
  3. 00:27Projectile Design and Impact
  4. 00:47Secondary Effects and Marking Rounds
  5. 01:01Power Sources: Compressed Air vs. CO2
  6. 01:12Ballistic Efficiency Discussion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of the FN 303 less-lethal launcher?

The FN 303 and its variants are designed for law enforcement and military use, providing a less-lethal option to modify behavior by causing pain upon impact without penetrating the body.

How does the FN 303 launcher operate?

The FN 303 system utilizes compressed air for propulsion. A related model, the FN 303-P, uses CO2 cartridges, similar to those found in BB guns.

What is unique about the projectiles used in the FN 303?

The projectiles are designed to break up on impact, delivering a painful sensation akin to a hard punch, rather than causing penetration. A marking round variant also exists.

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