FN 303 P
| FN 303 P | |
|---|---|
| Type | Compressed gas |
| Effective firing range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Feed system | 7-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Fixed, open, three white dot |
The FN 303 P is a
Fabrique Nationale de Herstal. It uses the same .68 Less-lethal cartridge as the FN 303
, the less-lethal riot gun by FN Herstal.
Overview
The FN 303 P is the pistol version of the FN 303, and is intended for use by police and military forces for riot control. It uses the 8.5 gram, .68 caliber less-lethal cartridges by FN. The projectiles utilize a fin-stabilized polystyrene body and a non-toxic bismuth forward payload to provide more accuracy and greater effective range. There are currently five different factory standard types of the projectile: Clear impact (training), washable paint, indelible paint, PAVA/OC Powder and Inert powder.[1]
History
The FN 303 P is based on the FN 303 riot gun, and was first shown at the 2010 SHOT Show.[2]