In response to the anti-revision demonstration in 2019, the Hong Kong Police Force introduced the Swiss-made "Pepper Water Launcher" last year to deal with riots and emergencies. The Police Force will launch a three-month trial plan this Sunday (17th). The frontline police officers of the Hong Kong Island Regional Stormtrooper will be deployed on duty.
The appearance of the "Pepper Water Launcher" is the same as that of a pistol. It can hit four rounds in a row, effectively hitting targets within 7 meters, causing skin irritation, mucous membrane swelling, burning mouth and nose, etc. Its effectiveness lasts for about 45 minutes, which is better than traditionally used ones. "Pepper Spray" hits the target more concentratedly.
The police emphasized that the new weapon is to provide frontline personnel with an additional force uniform option. Police officers are subject to strict guidelines and do not aim to fire during training, describing the guidelines as "more rigorous than the factory."
In response to the anti-revision demonstration in 2019, the Hong Kong Police Force introduced a Swiss-made "Pepper Water Launcher" last year to respond to riots and emergencies. The Police Force will launch a three-month trial plan this Sunday (17th).
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"Pepper water launchers" have been issued to all frontline anti-riot units of the Police Force. Based on the fact that there are more "bar disturbances" on Hong Kong Island, the Police Force preferred the Hong Kong Island Command to trial the "Pepper Water Launchers" from this Sunday (17th) Until January 15th next year, the four assault vehicles in the region will be equipped with "pepper water launchers" and operators to improve operational efficiency and quickly deal with emergencies. The police force will review three months later and study whether to expand to Other military applications.
The effect dissipates in about 30 to 45 minutes
The "Pepper Water Launcher" is produced in Switzerland. The barrel is orange, which means it is a low-lethal weapon. It can fire four shots of "Pepper Water Agent" continuously. The effective distance is 7 meters. The pistol can shoot red dots to assist aiming. Can be used indoors.
The target will feel tingling, swollen mucous membranes, closed eyes, coughing, burning skin and nose and mouth, and nausea. The blue dye of pepper water will remain on the body. The effect will dissipate in about 30 to 45 minutes and will not cause permanent harm.
The appearance of the "Pepper Water Launcher" is the same as that of a pistol. It can hit four rounds in a row, effectively hitting targets within 7 meters, causing skin irritation, mucous membrane swelling, burning mouth and nose, etc. The effect lasts for about 45 minutes.
(Photo by Lu Yiming)
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According to the police demonstration, the police officer will first warn the target person. When repeated persuasion is invalid, the "pepper water agent" will be fired at the center of the body. The agent splashed on the face, and the police said that if the target was not immediately subdued, it would depend on the threat level, and one more shot might be shot. When the target was successfully subdued, the target would be taken away from the scene and moved to a ventilated place with plenty of clean water. To assist in cleaning, it is recommended that the victim relax as much as possible and take deep breaths to reduce injury.
Superintendent Yuan Yongkang of the Police Tactical Unit Training School said that the "pepper water launcher" would be hung on the police officer's left chest. It was a weak hand position and separated from the pistol on the right waist. , It is non-penetrating and does not harm the body. Although the factory pointed out that the head can be shot, the police can only shoot at the torso during training. Police officers must report to their superiors after shooting.
As for the price, quantity, and shortest safe launch distance of the "pepper water launcher", the police did not disclose the details of the operation.
More concentrated than "pepper spray"
The police are now equipped with a "pepper ball launcher" and a "pepper spray". When asked why similar weapons are still being introduced, Yuan Yongkang explained that the new weapon is to provide frontline police officers with one more option to subdue the target, and explained The "Pepper Water Launcher" is more concentrated than the "Pepper Spray" and is less affected by the rain. According to force guidelines, the "Pepper Water Launcher" is positioned the same as the "Pepper Spray".
If the target person does not hold a weapon, will the police use a "pepper water launcher"?
Yuan Yongkang pointed out that "it may not necessarily be useless" and reiterated that police officers will take countermeasures depending on the level of threat. "If you are a fine-grained female colleague facing a big guy who is 6 feet tall and several hundred pounds, when other weapons are not enough, They will be subdued with pepper water.” The police will also conduct a risk assessment of public activities before deciding whether to use the "pepper water launcher."