Byrna CL [Compact Launcher] Kinetic Launcher Ultimate Bundle - Non Lethal Kinetic Projectile Launcher, Home & Personal Defense

I have two small dogs that I walk 4 or 5 times a day around my neighborhood. I live in a hilly area that has a lot of coyotes, which can be very aggressive during mating season. I have run into them several times at night, and yelling, waving my hands did little to deter them, and I would have to back up and cut my walk short. I carry pepper spray, but I worry about back spray and getting it on myself and/or dogs. I did some research and came across the Byrna launcher. It is basically a small paint ball gun that uses CO2 cartridges for power. What makes the Byrna stand out is most devices like this that use CO2 require you to load and puncture the CO2 cartridge to make it ready, over time the CO2 can leak and when you go to use it you make find it won't work. The Byrna on the other hand does not puncture the Co2 cartridge until you pull the trigger so don't have to worry about an empty/leaky CO2 cartridge. It is extremely well made and is very accurate. The only con is the price, it is not cheap but for me worth the cost for something (non-lethal) that I can rely on to protect myself and animals. One other thing, it is very loud when fired, some to be aware of, which can be good (scare off coyotes) or bad (scare the neighbors).

Works exactly how it was described. The compact launcher is small and concealable and it packs an incredible punch. I purchased the pepper Max kinetic balls as well and I feel way more secure, just knowing it’s in my truck. I would rate this 10 stars.Absolutely amazing

I have purchased 7 of the LE launchers because of their higher capacity and FPS-- all work fine and were gifted to my family. They are a quality piece of equipment and are kept on standby for home safety. The LEs are too big for women to easily travel with.I bought the CL for my daughter to carry in her purse, it is quite a bit smaller, launches a smaller projectile and has two magazines. I was going to gift a USCCA insurance policy since she is currently CC permitted but for the same price of a yearly premium I could buy this and hopefully she will trade carrying the small 9mm semi and put this in her purse. I am not against rapists and murders being made unalive but the USCCA seminar disclosed that the average cost of a legal defense against a prosecutor in a legitimate self defense situation is 250K.The Byrna takes that penalty off the table not to mention the civil suit that is sure to follow a firearm discharge which could bankrupt you and ruin your life for at least several years. Obviously I am from a regulated State but even in a stand your ground state there are serious consequences for using a firearm.Anyway, the CL is nicely made, I fitted a petite laser to its dovetail underneath and I have test fired it to ensure laser accuracy and function. You won't get two full magazines out of one co2 cartridge but it will shoot one magazine with 5 balls completely. There is no safety but the trigger is NOT easy to pull, so thats the safety - you are not accidently going to pull the trigger by mistake taking it out of your purse.The trigger is not sensitive, so practice using it by pointing it at the target and just pull as hard as you can as fast as you can. Accuracy is not important in the situation you will be using this and good thing with the trigger pull length and resistance. The laser is key- hold the red light on the subject and keep firing- after five, start running and get where you need to be.I have been hit with one pepperball and I can attest that very few attackers will remain a threat after getting hit with five of them. Don't plan to stick around and reload-it takes too long.

My Byrna CL is lighter than my Byrna SE, and much more comfortable in my hand bag. I purchased a holster which is light weight also. I’m very happy with my purchase, my Byrna CL goes everywhere with me and I definitely feel safer. Thank you Byrna!

Really good. This pistol is compact and easy to conceal, but that also comes with the price of not having a safety. Although on the other version if you pull the trigger while the safety is on it just punctures the canister anyway so I guess there's no point in having a safety on these. It comes with extra canisters and mine in particular was used so it came with a ton of extra canisters and ammo. I bought the larger magazine that holds 5 rounds like the other versions because this one only holds 4. Also, instead of using the plastic rounds I bought aluminum rounds. I don't know how effective this will be if someone was attacking me, but hopefully the upgrades I've made we'll make it a little bit better.

I have to carry something for work. I am a fan of this, both conceptually and the product itself, in rare circumstances. However, after putting it through its paces, I carry a firearm instead. There are two downsides: (1) the kinetic rounds will not stop the kind of person a gun would, and (2) the OC (max) is too strong to be used everywhere, like indoors, where it can get into HVAC systems, and/or there may be bystanders.You would use this in cases where you wish you could brandish a firearm as a threat, but wouldn't because it would be unwise or illegal. It's like having a club as a deterrent; I've known many people who would charge a club anyway just to do it. It's a challenge to some people, especially when in altered states. Watch the YT videos.The OC is very powerful, so powerful that I wonder whether bystanders would sue for collateral damage - and based on how powerful it is, I think it's likely they would. I was disabled catching a whiff eight feet away, 15 seconds after disbursement, and that short exposure ruined me for about 10 minutes. If you've experienced tear gas, this is a whole 'nuther level of distress.I would almost like to carry both this and a firearm, but that seems paranoid in my mostly suburban environment. I think it's better to simply avoid situations where you might need either, but if you need one it wouldn't often be this.

Nice option for personal protection. Quality is top notch and functionality is smooth & reliable. It figures that Californians aren’t allowed to purchase the pepper or CS projectiles since Gavin doesn’t trust nor want his lowly subjects to be able to defend themselves.

Do your homework this thing will have you in court so much you will lose your job or even worse will send you directly to jail no matter what the police will take it for evidence and you will never see it again you will go to court and who ever has the best lawyer will win and you will be forced to take a plea and have a felony record for at least aggravated assault know what your getting into!My review has been redacted twiceMuch more to know