Net gun
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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]
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References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Paxarms net projector; an example of a net gun". Archived from the original on 2012-02-11. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Young, Lauren (January 6, 2017). "In 1969, One Inventor Tried to Sell Police a 'Net Gun' for Catching Robbers". Archived from the original on 2023-09-17. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Devereaux, Brad (April 7, 2014). "Watch how net gun can tangle and stop Saginaw County suspects in their tracks". Archived from the original on 2023-09-18. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
