Important Safety, Legal & Liability Disclaimer
Byrna launchers and related less-lethal products are defensive tools,
not toys. Customers are responsible for using, storing, transporting and
maintaining these products safely and in accordance with applicable laws,
manufacturer instructions and product warnings.
This page provides general safety and liability information for products
sold by Nakestores. It does not constitute legal advice.
Important:
Product legality, shipping eligibility, possession, carry and use can vary
by product and jurisdiction. Always review applicable federal, state and
local requirements before purchasing, transporting, carrying or using a
Byrna product.
Age & Purchase Requirements
Byrna launchers are intended for adult purchasers. Customers must meet
the minimum age requirement applicable to the product and destination.
Byrna currently requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old, subject
to any higher age requirement imposed by local law.
Legal Compliance
Byrna launchers are CO2-powered less-lethal devices and are not classified
as firearms under Byrna's current product guidance. However, laws can vary
significantly by state, county and municipality.
Customers are solely responsible for determining whether they may lawfully
purchase, possess, transport, carry and use a particular product in their
jurisdiction.
For product-specific destination restrictions, review our
Byrna Shipping Restrictions
page.
Intended Use
Products sold by Nakestores are intended only for lawful purposes,
including lawful self-defense, training, practice and other permitted uses.
Byrna launchers should never be brandished, displayed or used in a threatening
or unlawful manner. Improper use may result in serious injury, civil liability
or criminal consequences.
Operational Safety
Safe Handling
- Treat every launcher as if it is loaded and ready to discharge.
- Keep the launcher pointed in a safe direction.
- Keep fingers away from the trigger until ready to use the launcher lawfully.
- Know your target and what is beyond it.
- Keep launchers secured from children and unauthorized users.
Training & Practice
- Use an appropriate backstop when practicing.
- Wear appropriate eye protection during training and practice.
- Use compatible kinetic or training projectiles for routine practice.
- Follow all range, facility and manufacturer safety instructions.
CO2 Safety
Byrna launchers use compressed CO2 cartridges. Compressed-gas products
must be handled, stored and transported carefully.
- Use only the CO2 cartridge type specified for your exact launcher.
- Follow manufacturer instructions for installation, piercing and removal.
- Do not puncture, crush, modify, burn or expose CO2 cartridges to excessive heat.
- Store CO2 cartridges in a cool, dry location away from children.
- Performance can vary with temperature and operating conditions.
- Inspect cartridges and launcher components before use.
Refer to the applicable Byrna manual and safety documentation for current
CO2 handling instructions.
Projectile Safety
Use only projectiles that are compatible with the caliber and launcher
model being operated.
- Do not use incompatible or unauthorized projectiles.
- Inspect projectiles and magazines before loading.
- Chemical-irritant projectiles should only be used lawfully and responsibly.
- Indoor discharge of chemical projectiles can expose occupants and contaminate enclosed spaces.
- Read all packaging, labels, safety data and manufacturer warnings before use.
Maintenance, Modification & Compatible Equipment
Routine inspection and maintenance are important to reliable operation.
Follow the manufacturer's current maintenance instructions for your exact
launcher model.
- Inspect your launcher before use for damage, wear or contamination.
- Use manufacturer-approved maintenance products where applicable.
- Do not improperly disassemble or modify the launcher.
- Use compatible magazines, projectiles, CO2 cartridges and accessories.
Byrna's warranty materials warn that unauthorized modifications,
incompatible accessories, improper handling or misuse may void applicable
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Transportation & Travel
Customers are responsible for complying with all transportation rules
that apply to Byrna launchers, projectiles and compressed CO2 cartridges.
Airline and airport policies can differ, and transportation rules may
change. Byrna currently advises that launchers must not be carried in
commercial-airline carry-on baggage and recommends checking airline,
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Product Information & Accuracy
Nakestores makes reasonable efforts to keep product information accurate,
but specifications, packaging, included accessories, colors, images and
manufacturer descriptions can change without notice.
Product images may differ slightly from the item received because of
photography, lighting, monitor settings, packaging revisions or
manufacturer updates.
When a specification is critical to a purchasing decision, customers
should confirm the current product specifications before ordering.
Shipping & Product Restrictions
Nakestores ships eligible products according to our current shipping
policies and destination restrictions.
Not every product can be shipped to every state, municipality or
international destination.
Review:
Nakestores may refuse, cancel or refund an order when a product cannot
lawfully or prudently be shipped to the destination provided.
Assumption of Responsibility & Limitation of Liability
Products sold by Nakestores are sold for lawful use only. The purchaser
and user are responsible for determining product suitability, reading and
following all instructions and warnings, complying with applicable laws,
and using the product safely and responsibly.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Nakestores is not
responsible for injury, property damage, loss, legal consequences or other
harm caused by misuse, unlawful use, negligent handling, unauthorized
modification, failure to follow manufacturer instructions or use of
incompatible products.
Nothing on this page is intended to waive or limit any right or liability
that cannot lawfully be waived or limited.
Manufacturer Instructions Control
Customers should read the manufacturer's current user manual, packaging,
labels, safety data sheets and warnings before operating or handling a
Byrna product.
Byrna publishes product manuals and safety data sheets for launchers,
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