What is a life worth? In a country where criminals are of the most brazen variety, wielding firearms like everyday accessories, the preferred pacifying method used by security firms is to shoot for the kill before your security officers are shot and killed themselves. Bullet capture systems, like the Alternative Ballistics range, are an alternative method of subduing hostiles without having to take a life. Let’s have a look at what bullet capture systems are, and how the South African security industry can benefit from implementing them…

What is the Alternative Ballistics Bullet Capture System?

Essentially, a bullet capture system is a method of either capturing a fired bullet for reuse or slowing down a bullet’s velocity to lessen its devastating effects on the human body. The Alternative Ballistics bullet capture system sees to the latter, and is used extensively by foreign law enforcement agents to subdue hostile individuals without having to use lethal force. The system is comprised of a slip-on plastic muzzle cover featuring a metal ball placed directly in front of the barrel. The Alternative Ballistics bullet capture system can easily be slipped on and off of most hand guns, leaving the decision to use lethal force or not up to the person firing the gun.

How Do Alternative Ballistics Bullet Capture Systems Work?

This specific bullet capture system fits snugly atop the barrel of a hand gun, keeping the operator’s hands and fingers safe. Once a gun is fired with the Alternative Ballistics bullet capture system attached, the bullet is expelled from the barrel and is embedded into the metal ball projectile. This projectile separates from the plastic docking unit, thanks to the bullet’s energy being transferred, and is launched toward the target. Essentially, this system uses the bullet fired from a hand gun to propel a non-lethal projectile towards a target. The projectile moves at a slower speed than a free-flying bullet, and will leave the target in extreme pain – but alive.

Bullet Capture Systems in South Africa

The Alternative Ballistics bullet capture system can successfully be utilised by the South African Police Services and players in the South African private security industry alike. Life is precious, and a non-lethal subduing system can greatly decrease the amount of deaths at the hands of police and security personnel – as well as decreasing the prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in policemen and private security personnel alike. Speak to MGN Group about how we can help you take the non-lethal route to safety and security for all.