Byrna HD Launcher Review
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Published 2020-09-03
In this video I do an in-depth review of the Byrna HD Launcher.
The Byrna HD is a gas fired non-lethal personal security device that shoots 68 caliber chemical irritant, kinetic, and inert projectiles.
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For 44 years I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. In my attempts to connect with this natural wonder, to become an integral part of our ecosystem and capture a bit of its mystery, I’ve photographed, hiked, hunted, birded, and fished across much of this planet. I've seen the beauty that everyone should see, survived adventures that everyone should experience. I may not have climbed the highest mountains, canoed the wildest rivers, caught the largest fish or shot the biggest bucks, but I’ve tried. Perhaps you have, too. And that’s the essential thing. Being out there, an active participant in our outdoor world.
All loading, handloading, gunsmithing, shooting and associated activities and demonstrations depicted in our videos are conducted by trained, certified, professional gun handlers, instructors, and shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes only with emphasis on safety and responsible gun handling. Always check at least 3 industry handloading manuals for handloading data, 2 or 3 online ballistic calculators for ballistic data. Do not attempt to duplicate, mimic, or replicate anything you see in our videos. Firearms, ammunition, and constituent parts can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.
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All loading, handloading, gunsmithing, shooting and associated activities and demonstrations depicted in our videos are conducted by trained, certified, professional gun handlers, instructors, and shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes only with emphasis on safety and responsible gun handling. Always check at least 3 industry handloading manuals for handloading data, 2 or 3 online ballistic calculators for ballistic data. Do not modify any cartridge or firearm beyond what the manufacturer recommends. Do not attempt to duplicate, mimic, or replicate anything you see in our videos. Firearms, ammunition, and constituent parts can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.
All Comments (21)
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Watched your video 2 years before I bought my first Byrna, Enjoyed the refresher. Thank you sir.
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This gentleman gives me the local sheriff vibe in some rural Virginia county. Good old country boy.
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Thanks. In California, as far as I understand ,you can’t shoot pepper projectiles but you can shoot inert ones
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Based on how how did this video, you made this seem like a real firearm and really took good care of this tool. It looks like a valuable investment to have. Great video.
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AWESOME review! Straight forward, NO BS and a really cool guy to demonstrate the launcher. He reminds me of a Army drill instructor I had back in basic training.
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Spomer fan and Byrna fan. I've been buying these for family members. Mine is a different color than my firearms. Best explanation on these I have seen.
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I can smell cigarettes and coffee just by watching this video lol
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Keep in mind they get better over time. Right out the box it is very stiff. Everything from the trigger pull to the power improves after a dozen or so co2 cartridges
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As with everything I buy, I researched the living daylights out of these. Here's what I found. 1) The Byrna guns are 'twitchy' and not as reliable as some others. 2) The price of these Byrna, SALT and others are all around three to four hundred dollars with the exception of one. The Umarex T4E P2P HDP .50 Pepper CO2 Gun which comes with 10 Pepper powder and 10 Rubber Ball rounds is under one hundred dollars, and I've not had a single failure unless the co2 tank is nearly exhausted. (plus the Umarex holds six rounds rather than five and uses standard 12 gram co2 bottles rather than these dinky 8 gram)
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I bought a Byrna launcher primarily to discourage aggressive off-leash dogs from coming at my puppy on neighborhood walks. Haven't had the opportunity to try it for that yet, but I have shot it quite a bit. I am very impressed with it, it is beautifully made and very accurate. The projectiles whack my garage impressive snap. My grown son wanted to feel what it was like to get shot with it, and I shot him from about 10' away with a brand new gas canister. He was wearing a lightweight winter coat (and held a 2x6 to protect his head in case my aim was bad). I shot him in the torso, and we both realized that with any kind of heavy clothing on, being shot with an inert projectile doesn't hurt at all. Made me wary of the idea of using this against an attacking man with a jacket on.
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Waiting for mine to get here and found your video. Great job of covering this product. You covered all the bases. Thank you.
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Excellent review! You explained things in explicit detail. Thank you!👍🏻
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Nice shooting and you're a good teacher!! Thank you for your video! 👍😊
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Absolutely the best video review by far I've seen on this self-defense tool, very nice!
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Wow. Came across one of these on Amazon and lucked into your review first. Just one of the best reviews on Youtube I've seen in sometime. Concise but with all the details that matter. Really liked the cautionary advice at the end too. Everyone who wants to own a firearm should come through your first Ron.
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I bought this for home defense. Was a bit disappointed that Byrna doesn't have everything in stock, but believed in their hype. After many weeks I received the launcher. Then I tried to purchase extra magazines (good luck with that) and the HD projectiles with extra CO2. After the $75 price tag and no opportunity to buy the magazines, they hit me up with $30 shipping. When i asked for a code they told me to spend $100 for free shipping before i could get the shipping. But I can't get to $100 because they DONT HAVE the magazines. So I would have to spend the $75 PLUS $30 Shipping AND THEN another expense whenever they have the magazines for ANOTHER $30 Shipping. I tried to explain that and Daniel just said thanks, I'll forward the cancellation on for you. Great Service....? Not how i would handle it. Be aware when you choose on your HD launcher all of the variables. I'm now shopping on 3rd party accessories... not my first choice but I refuse to be taken advantage of.
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Gives new meaning to the phrase "Ball Ammo"!
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I'll tell you from personal experience that works great on grizzly bear. Shot one twice once in the face once in the shoulder that was the end of my problem with Mama.
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Thanks for doing a review I was checking out the product for personal safety and it's nice to see an unbiased person demo the product thank you have a great day
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Nice review. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
