PepperBall LifeLite Personal Defense Launcher

As a 67 year old retired police officer, I was looking for a non-lethal alternative to packing a firearm around, and this seems a good idea. It combines a strong light, impact weapon, and OC delivery at a distance. The laser needed some adjustment, which used up almost all the provided inert balls. The inert balls are rather pricey, compared to paint balls of the same size. The pepperball trigger is very stiff and takes some getting used to. (Another need for more inerts.)The unit appears to be very well-made. I like that the CO-2 cartridge is not punctured until it is first fired.

The "pepper ball" self protection field is full of products right now. Most look like pistols, some look very much like pistols. That creates a problem as someone may think you are using a firearm and counter the threat with deadly force.Most of these pistol type launchers have the ability to add a laser sight for an extra cost. They may also have the ability to add a weapon light at an extra cost. Most of these pistol launchers have the ability to stage the weapon with a CO2 cartridge, un-punctured, and only require a pull of the trigger to activate. Some require you tighten a piercing screw.From what I have seen only one does not look like a firearm, has an integrated laser sight, has an integrated weapon light, and can be staged indefinitely with a CO2 cartridge in it. That weapon is the LifeLite PepperBall Launcher.The launcher flys under the radar as it looks like, and is, a large flashlight (350 lumens). It has a lanyard to aid carrying it. If needed for self protection a slide of the safety activates the laser sight and a push down of the "trigger" activates the CO2 cartridge and fires PepperBall rounds, up to five, one with each push down of the trigger.I found the launcher to be very accurate giving me a 1.5" group at 30'. The launcher has an effective range of 60' allowing you to distance yourself from the threat. The balls hit hard and the impact alone will have most threats rethinking their decision but the PepperBall powder is released in a 12' cloud the interrupts sight and breathing, burns the skin and causes intense irritation of all mucus linings in the respiratory system.Negatives-It is large and heavy, it may be a handful for someone with small hands. Two hand grip to fire and lots of practice will solve that. The red laser is not easy to see in daylight. It will require practice to make point of aim shots, or learn to walk the laser dot up to the target. Good for home, camping, boating, RV, trucking or walking the dog at night. Carrying a large black flashlight looking devise, downtown in broad daylight may raise some eyebrows. Backpack, handbag, or messenger type bag would be needed for that use.I trust this launcher more everyday I practice with it. It is an excellent option for anyone looking for non lethal effective protection. Great value for money, quality made, and all the bells and whistles, buy one.

Heavy. Haven’t really used it. My husband likes it.

At a light and at could stop and attack .you have a chance to get away and not fill some one with lead and spend time in jail

You know when the dentist says ; This might pinch a little! Well I tested this using the chalk balls on a wooden gate from 20' and it dented the wood :)Like a gun it needs to be held steady, I found pressing down on the trigger caused my hand to move and it hit about 12" to the right of where I had aimed, again this was from 20'.The safety can be moved to either side so you can fire it left or right handed :)

Ingenious design with a powerful flashlight and pepperball launcher. High quality construction and well balanced in the hand. Accurate laser targeting. Operation of the safety slide switch is user friendly, activating the laser sight and exposing the pepperball trigger when switched open - a very safety minded design.I am very satisfied with my purchase and highly recommend it.

Excellent self defense item, every homeowner should have at least one

Launcher works great flashlight and laser work really !!