Border Patrol Helicopter Just Tried To Disperse A Protest Using Its Rotor Downwash
The Army National Guard was widely criticized for using similar tactics on protesters in Washington, D.C., just over a year ago.
The Army National Guard was widely criticized for using similar tactics on protesters in Washington, D.C., just over a year ago.
Revelations about the potentially dangerous low-level flights this summer come amid new concerns about post-election disturbances.
The four-barrel, 12-gauge pistols are designed to fire less-than-lethal rounds, such as rubber bullets.
The service is hoping the same less-than-lethal weapons will be able to do double duty as communication systems and short-range sensors, too.
The shells could help rapidly disperse violent mobs and may also be useful for disorienting enemy forces in actual combat.
From what we know and what the design team has said themselves, the ZKZM-500’s actual capabilities are likely far more limited than the wild claims.
The experimental system uses two lasers to generate light, sound, and heat and could be useful for crowd control or other functions.