Net gun explained
A net gun is a non-lethal weapon which fires a net that entangles the target. Net guns have a long history of being used to capture wildlife, stray dogs and aircraft.[1] [2] Recent versions can subdue humans and quadcopters.
History
The net gun was invented by New Zealander Colin Brown in 1969 when he tried to sell the police a net gun to capture robbers.[3] His invention took off in the 70s but was only successful in subduing wildlife and dogs until recently when a net gun designed for law enforcement use was invented.[4]
See also
Notes and References
- http://bigfive.jl.co.za/pdf_files/ch33.pdf Capturing wildlife
- Web site: Paxarms net projector; an example of a net gun . 2011-10-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120211205106/http://www.paxarms.co.nz/p/products-services.html . 2012-02-11 . dead .
- Web site: In 1969, One Inventor Tried to Sell Police a ‘Net Gun’ for Catching Robbers . Young . Lauren. January 6, 2017 . 2023-09-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230917235545/https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/watch-a-net-gun-capture-a-thief-in-1969 . 2023-09-17 . live .
- Web site: Watch how net gun can tangle and stop Saginaw County suspects in their tracks. Devereaux . Brad. April 7, 2014 . 2023-09-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230918000303/https://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/2014/04/net_gun_will_tangle_saginaw_co.html . 2023-09-18 . live .
