When you want the most capable handheld less-lethal option, this is Byrna's top of the line. The Byrna LE Kinetic Kit is a CO2-powered, less-lethal self-defense launcher — Byrna's most powerful handheld model — built to help you stop a threat from a distance without the weight of a lethal decision. In Orange, it's a serious personal-protection tool you can carry, store ready, and train with at home.
Why it works. The LE launches .68 caliber round kinetic projectiles using compressed CO2 at speeds up to 330 feet per second, with an effective range of up to 60 feet. It carries a completely redesigned trigger interface and valve assembly that give it a smoother, lighter 4–6 lb trigger pull, plus upgraded high-contrast white dot sights for faster aim under stress. Byrna's patented Pull-Pierce technology keeps the CO2 cartridge sealed and unpunctured until your first trigger pull, so the launcher can be stored ready for years. It's roughly the size of a mid-sized handgun, with a honeycomb over-molded grip, an ambidextrous safe/fire switch, a Picatinny rail, and an updated top slide ready for the Byrna Red Dot Pro Sight.
What's in the kit:
(1) Byrna LE Launcher (Orange)
(3) 5-count tubes of Byrna .68 cal kinetic projectiles (15 rounds total)
(2) 5-round magazines
(2) 12-gram CO2 cylinders
Honest framing. This is a less-lethal device, not a non-lethal one — it reduces risk compared to a firearm but is not risk-free and is not a guaranteed stop. As Byrna's most powerful handheld launcher, it asks for matching responsibility and training. This Kinetic kit fires kinetic rounds (painful blunt impact and deterrence); it does not include pepper/chemical projectiles, which are sold separately and carry their own state limits. CO2 and projectiles are consumables.
Legal & responsible use. Byrna states the LE is not a firearm and needs no permit; the Kinetic kit is legal in all 50 states; you must be 18 or older to purchase. City and county rules can still be stricter — check your local law. Carry and use it lawfully, for defense only, and store it securely away from children.
Best for women living alone, travelers, renters, new homeowners, seniors and their families, and anyone who wants the most capable handheld less-lethal layer of protection. Backed by Total Armor Security's 30-day satisfaction guarantee, with free shipping on orders over $100.
SPECS SHEET
Type | Less-lethal CO2 self-defense launcher
Projectile | .68 caliber round kinetic
Propellant | 12-gram CO2 cylinder
Muzzle velocity | Up to 330 fps (manufacturer, avg. first 10 shots)
Energy | ~15.2 J / 41.9 J·in⁻² energy density (manufacturer-stated)
Effective range | Up to 60 ft
Magazine capacity | 5 rounds
Shots per CO2 | ~17 (at room temperature)
Trigger | Straight, redesigned, 4–6 lb pull
Sights | Upgraded high-contrast white dot; top slide ready for Byrna Red Dot Pro Sight
Grip | Honeycomb over-molded
Safety | Ambidextrous safe/fire switch
Rail | Picatinny
Size class | Mid-sized (≈ a mid-sized handgun)
Color | Orange
