Net gun

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A net gun fired by a USDA researcher to safely capture wild birds to test for Avian Influenza

A net gun is a non-lethal weapon which fires a net that entangles the target. Net guns have a long history of being used to capture wildlife, stray dogs and aircraft. [1] [2] Recent versions can subdue humans and quadcopters.

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History

The net gun was invented by New Zealander Colin Brown in 1969 when he tried to sell the police a net gun to capture robbers. [3] His invention took off in the 70s but was only successful in subduing wildlife and dogs until recently when a net gun designed for law enforcement use was invented. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ Capturing wildlife Archived 2006-04-26 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ "Paxarms net projector; an example of a net gun". Archived from the original on 2012-02-11. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
  3. ↑ Young, Lauren (January 6, 2017). "In 1969, One Inventor Tried to Sell Police a 'Net Gun' for Catching Robbers". Archived from the original on 2023-09-17. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
  4. ↑ Devereaux, Brad (April 7, 2014). "Watch how net gun can tangle and stop Saginaw County suspects in their tracks". Archived from the original on 2023-09-18. Retrieved 2023-09-17.


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