Ratmil 12-gauge rubber-buckshot round (Romania), Riot control ammunition - Shotgun rounds

Development
Ratmil developed this round to provide a less-lethal 12-gauge shotgun shell for military and law-enforcement use.

Description
The Ratmil less-lethal buckshot round is a conventional 12-gauge round loaded with 15 hard rubber pellets. It is intended for crowd control, peacekeeping operations and similar situations where lethal force is not called for. According to the manufacturer's information, all 15 pellets will fall within a 20 m circle at 25 m range. The Ratmil less-lethal round can cause severe injury if fired at individuals at ranges closer than 5 m.

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Publication Title	Jane's Ammunition Handbook
Publication date	Sep 29, 2009
Section	Riot control ammunition - Shotgun rounds
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