BYRNA FAQS
You have questions? We have answers!
WHAT IS THE BYRNA SD?
The Byrna SD (Self Defense) is a compact non-lethal personal security device developed by Byrna Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:BYRN).
We believe it to be the safest and most effective non-lethal self-defense weapon on the market today.
The Byrna SD shoots .68 caliber projectiles that are filled with a powerful chemical irritant. The projectiles are designed to burst upon impact and disperse a cloud of powerful pepper and tear gas powder.
The Byrna SD is manufactured using glass-reinforced polymers and aircraft-grade aluminum. It contains more than 100 precision parts, incorporating technology from both real firearms and gas-fired launchers.
WHERE CAN WE SHIP?
At this time, we do not ship any Byrna products outside of the U.S.
California Residents: Complete our Byrna Chemical Agent Certification Course for the ability to purchase Pepper Kits in California.
New York Residents: Only Byrna Kinetic Kits can be shipped to New York.
IS THE BYRNA CONSIDERED AÂ FIREARM?
No. The Byrna SD is powered by compressed CO2 cartridges, just like a paintball or airsoft gun.
The Bureau of Alcohol and Tobacco does not consider it a firearm.
HOW DO I KNOW WHERE I CAN BRING MY BYRNA?
We recommend that you always check state and local regulations relating to CO2Â powered launchers and pepper self-defense products before traveling with your Byrna. If you are unsure you can check with the local police department. For air travel questions see below.
HOW BIG IS THE BYRNA? WILL IT FIT IN A HOLSTER?
The Byrna is roughly the size of a compact 9mm handgun. We sell tactical holsters that have been custom designed to comfortably hold your Byrna as well as nylon holsters designed for compact 9mm handguns.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEENÂ BYRNA CHEMICAL IRRITANT PROJECTILES? HOW DO I KNOW WHICH I SHOULD ORDER?
All of our chemical irritant projectiles are very effective. We are not able to ship all chemical irritant projectiles to all destinations at this time. Sorry, California and New York. :(
CAN I USE THE BYRNA FOR PAINTBALL?
No. The Byrna is much more powerful than a paintball gun and will cause the paintball to rupture upon firing. This will permanently damage the Byrna. For this reason, you should not use the Byrna for paintball, and using it with incompatible non-Byrna projectiles or CO2Â canisters may void your warranty.
IS IT SAFE TO POINT THE BYRNA AT SOMEONE’S HEAD OR NECK IF IT IS EMPTY?
No. The Byrna should never be pointed or fired at the head, neck or back. When it is empty the force of the gas at close range, could cause serious injury or death.
IS THE BYRNA AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S?
Bring-It! Self Defense does not ship outside of the U.S.A. Byrna products are available in Canada, South Africa, and Puerto Rico from other dealers.
For Candada:
For South Africa:
I’M WORRIED THE POLICE COULD THINK THE BYRNA IS A REAL GUN AND SHOOT ME OR MY CHILD
The Byrna is available in a number of colors including Safety Orange. The Byrna is intended for self-defense in situations where police are not present to offer assistance and should not be drawn when police or armed security personnel are present. Byrnas are not equipped with an orange tip to identify them as toys because they are not toys, and we do not sell to anyone under 18.
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Use of the Byrna offensively or in furtherance of a crime is illegal and may subject you to civil and criminal penalties, including incarceration.
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You should never draw your Byrna in the presence of a police officer acting in his professional capacity or you may be shot.
HOW CAN I TAKE MY BYRNA WITH ME WHEN I TRAVEL BY AIR?
We recommend you check individual airline and airport regulations as well as TSA rules (all of which are subject to change) before traveling with your Byrna. Several domestic airline carriers allow you to carry an unloaded Byrna, or similar launcher like a paintball or airsoft gun, in checked luggage.
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Most airlines do not permit the transport of CO2 cartridges or self-defense rounds, so we recommend ordering them to be delivered to your intended destination before traveling by air.
WHAT KIND OF CO2Â CARTRIDGE DO I NEED FOR THE BYRNA SD / HD?
Byrna SD Launchers are powered by 8-gram Byrna CO2 cartridges. There is no standard size among suppliers so we recommend you use Byrna brand cartridges which may be purchased from our online store. Use of non-conforming cartridges may compromise your Byrna’s performance and may damage your Byrna, voiding your warranty.
HOW LONG WILL A CO2Â CARTRIDGE LAST?
Byrna CO2 cartridges have a virtually indefinite shelf life. The cartridge is not pierced until the trigger is pulled so you can always keep an un-punctured CO2 cartridge in your Byrna to maximize its utility for self-defense.
The Byrna incorporates puncture technology to allow it to fire on the first trigger pull. We recommend loading a new CO2 cartridge after every sustained use of the Byrna because once the cartridge is punctured CO2 will leak out over a 24-hour period.
HOW MANY PROJECTILES CAN I FIRE ON A CO2Â CARTRIDGE?
A single Byrna 8-gram CO2 cartridge should consistently fire 15 - 20 projectiles. The Byrna 12-gram CO2 cartridge should consistently fire 25 - 30 projectiles.
IS THE BYRNA AVAILABLE IN ANY OTHER COLOR?
The Byrna is currently available in Safety Orange, Desert Tan, Black, Grey, and Pink.
CAN I SHOOT ANY .68 CALIBER ROUNDS WITH THE BYRNA?
No. Byrna projectiles are manufactured for use with Byrna Launchers pursuant to our specifications. Third party rounds are not tested for use with the Byrna and may not match our specifications or be as effective. Non-Byrna rounds may break inside the magazine or barrel or get stuck and void your warranty.
DO I WANT TO BUY A BYRNA?
Yes. Yes, you do.
WHAT ARE THE PAYMENT OPTIONS?
We have all the good payment options. Walk on into our location in Port Angeles, Washington, and pay with cash. Pay with all the credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, etc. We have Sezzle which allows you to break it up into 4 payments. How cool is that? Yeah, way cool. We also have PayPal and PayPal Pay Later which also allows you some time to pay for it. We get it. The Byrna is is a wee bit expensive. But it's worth the quality.
WILL THE BYRNAÂ BRING ME HEALTH AND HAPPINESS OR FAME AND FORTUNE?
We think so. We suppose that you'll have to just get one and let us know. Also, you should believe the fortune that you get in the fortune cookie from Panda Express. But seriously, having the Byrna will give you some extra confidence if you run into a threat.
WHAT IS YOUR RETURN POLICY?
We have a 14-day return policy for new and unused Byrna SD. If it has been used or it has been longer than 14 days, we cannot accept a return. Please note that this gives you confidence that we are not selling used Byrna guns that people have bought, played with, and then returned. Byrna handles any warranty issues. Register your Byrna here:
https://byrna.com/pages/warranty-registration
WHAT IS YOUR WARRANTYÂ POLICY?
We recommend any warranty issues be dealt with Byrna directly since they handle the warranty. You will need to register on their website.
https://byrna.com/pages/warranty-registration