The Byrna HD (Home Defense) is a compact non-lethal personal security device developed by Byrna Technologies Inc. ... We believe it to be the safest and most effective non-lethal self-defense weapon on the market today. The Byrna HD shoots . 68 caliber projectiles that are filled with a powerful chemical irritant.

The Byrna HD has an ambidextrous SAFE mode and FIRE mode, allowing you to fire the launcher with either hand. The compact, easy to use nature of the device and its ability to be carried or concealed has made it very popular with hikers, mountain bikers and campers all over South Africa.

Once the chemical irritant projectile (Byrna Black) hits its target, a cloud of pepper and tear gas explodes around the assailant. Symptoms from exposure to this gas range from intense tearing, involuntary closing of the eyes, burning and redness of the eyes and exposed skin; to coughing, gagging, and shortness of breath; to loss of motor skills or muscle coordination.
This can reduce the attacker’s aggressive actions for 5 to 60 minutes, allowing plenty of time for you to remove your family from harm’s way. The patented design of the self defense device ensures that the CO 2 cartridge is only pierced when the trigger is pulled, therefore leaving the Byrna in a permanent state of readiness to be fired.

The Byrna save lives without the risk of taking one.