Mar 28th 2025

BYRNA - No permits or background checks are required to buy or own a Byrna Launcher.

BYRNA LESS-LETHAL LAUNCHERS available now at NW Self Defense Products LLC. https://nwselfdefense.com/shop/byrna/

Byrna's less-lethal CO2 powered pistols are powerful yet simple to use self-defense weapons. The patented Pull-Pierce technology makes the Byrna Pistols the easiest and fastest launchers on the market to deploy for self defense. A single trigger pull will both puncture the CO2 cylinder AND fire the first shot. No cumbersome extra steps required to ready the launcher when seconds count. 

The Byrna SD is the most popular less-lethal pistol. 

The Byrna SD (Self Defense) is the successor of the Byrna HD. It has been re-engineered for optimal performance. Powered by compressed air (CO2), the Byrna SD shoots .68 caliber round kinetic and/or chemical irritant projectiles that can disable a threat from up to 50-feet away. It is an incredibly powerful and non-lethal self-defense weapon.

DO I NEED ANY PERMITS OR BACKGROUND CHECKS TO BUY OR OWN A BYRNA?

No permits or background checks are required to buy or own a Byrna Launcher. 

ARE BYRNA PISTOLS AND RIFLES CONSIDERED TO BE FIREARMS BY THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND FIREARMS?

 No. Byrna Less-Lethal Self-Defense Pistols and Rifles are powered by compressed CO2 cartridges, just like a paintball or airsoft gun.

HOW DO I KNOW WHERE I CAN BRING MY BYRNA?

Byrna is legal in all 50 states, however, certain states place restrictions on the “pepper” and “tear gas” ammo. In addition, certain municipalities place restrictions on CO2 powered weapons such as the Byrna.

We recommend that you always check state and local regulations relating to CO2 powered launchers and pepper self-defense products before traveling with your Byrna. If you are unsure you can check with the local police department. 

NW Self Defense Products LLC. https://nwselfdefense.com/shop/byrna/

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