Sticky Shocker
 Introduction
L-3's Advanced Technologies Division (ATD) has a variety of nonlethal
weapons in development for both military and law enforcement
applications. One of those devices, dubbed Sticky Shocker®
for its ability to both stick to a human target and electrically
stun the person, is nearing completion of engineering development.
This project is being sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research
Projects Agency and the National Institute of Justice through
the Joint Program Steering Group.
The Concept
The Sticky Shocker® idea evolved in response to
the need for a nonlethal weapon bridging the gap between kinetic
rounds (e.g., rubber bullets, beanbags, wooden batons) and
devices designed for use at close-in range, such as electric
stun devices with darts and pepper spray (effective only within
5 m) or stun guns (arms-length range). The Sticky Shocker®
concept puts stun gun technology on a wireless self-contained
projectile, allowing temporary incapacitation of a human target
at safe, stand-off distance, using a widely accepted 40 mm
or 37 mm projectile configuration and conventional launchers.
The Sticky Shocker® can extend the range of
electrical stun technology out to 10 m and potentially further.
The projectile contains a battery pack and associated electronics
that will impart a short burst of high-voltage pulses. Pulse
amplitudes are near 50 kV with pulse widths of a few microseconds
and repetition rate between 10 to 15 pulses per second. The
pulse characteristics are similar to those of commercial stun
guns. The pulses are not lethal but will disable a human target
temporarily, with full recovery from impact within a few minutes.
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