Close-Quarters Combat Shot Shell

Abstract

The theory and design for a shot shell that produces a wider-than-standard shot spread are described. The technique implemented utilizes the pressure generated by the propulsion charge to apply radial force on the shot column within the shotgun barrel, causing an increase in shot divergence upon exit from the weapon. The increase in shot pattern size is intended for application of the shotgun as an area weapon for close-quarter applications, which might occur in military operations on urban terrain (MOUT) or civilian policing operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA401511

Entities

People

  • Robert P. Kaste

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Area Coverage
  • Artillery
  • Assembly
  • Ball Valves
  • Check Valves
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Fabrication
  • Low Density
  • Materials
  • Military Operations
  • Military Research
  • Pressurization
  • Standards
  • Surface Warfare
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

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  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • ballistics.