A personal-safety option that sits between pepper spray and a firearm. The Byrna SD Kinetic Kit is a CO2-powered, less-lethal self-defense launcher built to help you stop a threat from a distance — without the weight of a lethal decision. In Safety Orange, it's a capable, accessible protection tool for people who want a serious defensive option they can carry, store, and train with at home.
Why it works. The Byrna SD launches .68 caliber round kinetic projectiles using compressed CO2, with an effective range of up to 60 feet — letting you keep distance from a threat. Byrna's patented Pull-Pierce technology means the CO2 cartridge stays sealed and unpunctured until your first trigger pull, so the launcher can be stored ready for years and is pierced only when you need it. It's roughly the size of a compact 9mm handgun, with a honeycomb over-molded grip for control, an ambidextrous safe/fire switch, improved sights, and a Picatinny rail for accessories.
What's in the kit:
(1) Byrna SD Launcher (Safety Orange)
(2) 5-round magazines
(2) Byrna 8-gram CO2 cylinders
(3) 5-round tubes of Byrna .68 cal kinetic projectiles (15 rounds total)
(1) Launcher card and (1) Byrna carrying case
Honest framing. This is a less-lethal device, not a non-lethal one — any projectile carries some risk, and it is not a guaranteed stop. This Kinetic kit fires hard kinetic rounds that work by painful blunt impact and deterrence; it does not include pepper/chemical projectiles (those are sold separately and have their own state shipping limits). CO2 and projectiles are consumables you'll replace. A defensive tool is only as good as the training behind it — plan to practice.
Legal & responsible use. Byrna states the SD is not a firearm and needs no permit or background check, and that the Kinetic kit is legal in all 50 states; you must be 18 or older to purchase. Laws can still vary by city and county — check your local regulations. Carry and use it lawfully, for defense only.
Best for women living alone, travelers, renters, new homeowners, seniors and their families, and anyone who wants a less-lethal layer of personal 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 | 8-gram CO2 cylinder
Muzzle velocity | 280 fps (manufacturer, avg. first 10 shots)
Energy | ~10.9 J / 30 J·in⁻² energy density (manufacturer-stated)
Effective range | Up to 60 ft
Magazine capacity | 5 rounds
Shots per CO2 | ~22 (at room temperature)
Trigger | Straight, 6–8 lb pull
Grip | Honeycomb over-molded
Safety | Ambidextrous safe/fire switch
Rail | Picatinny
Size class | Compact (≈ a compact 9mm handgun)
Color | Safety Orange
