Paintball Accuracy Measurements

Abstract

As low intensity conflicts become more prevalent worldwide, nonlethal solutions are often appropriate responses to such circumstances and can help to prevent escalation of the event to a lethal level. The ability to disperse angry crowds often hinges on calming or isolating a few individuals. The following report details the general performance of selected paintball brands with regard to range and accuracy. In addition, simple methods of increasing the performance are considered and examined for potential near-term usage.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA473706

Entities

People

  • James Garner
  • Mark Bundy

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Ammunition
  • Computer Programs
  • Elevation
  • Engineering
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Line Of Sight
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Molecular Dynamics
  • Projectiles
  • Shape
  • Standards
  • Targets
  • Trajectories
  • Weapons

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  • Economics
  • Educational Psychology
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies