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The Dangerous Truth About the ‘Nonlethal’ Weapons Used Against LA Protesters

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At least 56 people were arrested in Los Angeles , California , on Friday, June 6 .

Protesters came face-to-face with National Guard and police officers equipped with “nonlethal” weapons to disperse the protests.

Canada prohibits the use of the PGL-65, Sage Deuce and other “less lethal” ammunition launchers.

Some governments register purchases under generic designations, such as “ 40 mm launchers,” without citing the make or model, making accountability and verification of the illegal use of these devices difficult.

The application of weapons such as the Penn Arms GL-1 or similar, as well as the Defense Technology 1325 , is seen in social protests.