Everything You Need to Know About the Byrna Compact Launcher

Meet the Byrna Compact Launcher — the world’s smallest less-lethal defense pistol, built for everyday carry. Powered by an 8g CO₂ cartridge and .61 caliber projectiles, it delivers serious stopping power in a form factor no bigger than a smartphone. No background checks. Legal in all 50 states. Ships directly to your door. Hand-assembled in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the Compact Launcher features Byrna’s patented pull-pierce tech for on-demand readiness. It fires at 400 FPS (273 MPH) with a 60 ft effective range, launching kinetic, tear gas + pepper, or pepper-only projectiles that can incapacitate threats for up to 30 minutes. At just under 1 lb, 1 inch wide, and packing 41.9 joules of force, it’s tough enough to dent metal and shatter auto glass—yet discreet enough to carry every day. Byrna Compact Launcher — Peace of mind, wherever life takes you.