MANY, La – A Safariland Defense Technology Representative was at the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Shooting Range this morning.

 

Defense Technologies is the leader in less-lethal and de-escalation tools and techniques.

 

He was here to demonstrate the 12-gauge and 40mm impact munitions.

 

Sheriff Aaron Mitchell and several of his Deputies were in attendance and were able to test-fire the shotgun rounds and the 40mm munition weapon.

 

The goal is to provide a safer way to deal with suspects in certain high-risk encounters. These munitions will stop the threat of suspects without inflicting life-threatening injuries. The consistent accuracy of these weapons will also decrease the chance of bystander injury.

 

Sheriff Mitchell is committed to providing the latest technology and training for his Deputies with the safety of the public in mind.