Byrna Technologies Announces the Debut of the Byrna CL, the World’s Most Concealable Less-Lethal Launcher
Byrna Technologies (NASDAQ: BYRN) has unveiled its new Byrna Compact Launcher (CL), the world's most concealable less-lethal launcher. The product will be available for orders starting April 24, with shipments beginning May 1, 2025.
The CL features impressive specifications: weighing just 0.76 pounds and measuring 6.81 inches in length, it's 38% smaller than the Byrna SD while delivering the same force as the Byrna LE model. Key features include:
- Proprietary .61 caliber projectiles
- 400 feet per second projectile speed
- 60 feet effective range
- 15 rounds capacity per CO₂ cartridge
- Red dot compatibility
Priced at $549.99 MSRP, the CL will be manufactured at Byrna's Fort Wayne, Indiana facility, marking it as the company's first truly All-American launcher with 90% U.S. content.
Byrna Technologies (NASDAQ: BYRN) ha presentato il nuovo Byrna Compact Launcher (CL), il lanciatore meno letale più facilmente occultabile al mondo. Il prodotto sarà disponibile per ordini a partire dal 24 aprile, con spedizioni a partire dal 1° maggio 2025.
Il CL presenta specifiche impressionanti: pesa solo 0,76 libbre e misura 6,81 pollici di lunghezza, risultando il 38% più piccolo rispetto al Byrna SD, pur offrendo la stessa potenza del modello Byrna LE. Le caratteristiche principali includono:
- Proiettili proprietari calibro .61
- Velocità del proiettile di 400 piedi al secondo
- Portata efficace di 60 piedi
- Capacità di 15 colpi per ogni cartuccia di CO₂
- Compatibilità con puntatore laser a punto rosso
Il prezzo è fissato a 549,99 $ MSRP e il CL sarà prodotto presso lo stabilimento Byrna di Fort Wayne, Indiana, segnando il primo lanciatore dell’azienda realmente tutto americano con il 90% di componenti provenienti dagli Stati Uniti.
Byrna Technologies (NASDAQ: BYRN) ha presentado su nuevo Byrna Compact Launcher (CL), el lanzador menos letal más fácil de ocultar en el mundo. El producto estará disponible para pedidos a partir del 24 de abril, con envíos que comenzarán el 1 de mayo de 2025.
El CL cuenta con especificaciones impresionantes: pesa solo 0,76 libras y mide 6,81 pulgadas de largo, siendo un 38% más pequeño que el Byrna SD, mientras ofrece la misma potencia que el modelo Byrna LE. Las características clave incluyen:
- Proyectiles propietarios de calibre .61
- Velocidad del proyectil de 400 pies por segundo
- Alcance efectivo de 60 pies
- Capacidad de 15 disparos por cartucho de CO₂
- Compatibilidad con punto rojo
Con un precio de 549,99 $ MSRP, el CL se fabricará en la planta de Byrna en Fort Wayne, Indiana, siendo el primer lanzador verdaderamente 100% americano de la compañía con un 90% de contenido estadounidense.
Byrna Technologies (NASDAQ: BYRN)는 세계에서 가장 은폐가 용이한 비치명성 발사기인 Byrna Compact Launcher (CL)를 공개했습니다. 이 제품은 2025년 4월 24일부터 주문 가능하며, 5월 1일부터 배송이 시작됩니다.
CL은 무게가 단 0.76파운드, 길이는 6.81인치로, Byrna SD보다 38% 작으면서도 Byrna LE 모델과 동일한 위력을 제공합니다. 주요 특징은 다음과 같습니다:
- 독점 .61 구경 탄환
- 초속 400피트의 탄환 속도
- 유효 사거리 60피트
- CO₂ 카트리지당 15발 수용 가능
- 레드 닷 조준기 호환
가격은 MSRP 549.99달러이며, 인디애나주 포트 웨인에 위치한 Byrna 공장에서 제조됩니다. 이로써 회사 최초로 90% 미국산 부품을 사용한 진정한 미국산 발사기가 되었습니다.
Byrna Technologies (NASDAQ : BYRN) a dévoilé son nouveau Byrna Compact Launcher (CL), le lanceur moins létal le plus facilement dissimulable au monde. Le produit sera disponible à la commande à partir du 24 avril, avec des livraisons débutant le 1er mai 2025.
Le CL présente des caractéristiques impressionnantes : il pèse seulement 0,76 livre et mesure 6,81 pouces de long, soit 38 % plus petit que le Byrna SD tout en délivrant la même puissance que le modèle Byrna LE. Les principales fonctionnalités incluent :
- Projectiles propriétaires de calibre .61
- Vitesse du projectile de 400 pieds par seconde
- Portée efficace de 60 pieds
- Capacité de 15 coups par cartouche de CO₂
- Compatibilité avec viseur point rouge
Au prix de 549,99 $ PDSF, le CL sera fabriqué dans l’usine Byrna de Fort Wayne, Indiana, marquant le premier lanceur véritablement 100 % américain de la société avec 90 % de composants d’origine américaine.
Byrna Technologies (NASDAQ: BYRN) hat seinen neuen Byrna Compact Launcher (CL) vorgestellt, den weltweit am besten versteckbaren weniger tödlichen Launcher. Das Produkt ist ab dem 24. April bestellbar, die Auslieferung beginnt am 1. Mai 2025.
Der CL bietet beeindruckende Spezifikationen: Er wiegt nur 0,76 Pfund und ist 6,81 Zoll lang, was ihn 38 % kleiner macht als den Byrna SD, dabei aber die gleiche Kraft wie das Byrna LE Modell liefert. Wichtige Merkmale sind:
- Proprietäre .61 Kaliber Projektile
- Geschossgeschwindigkeit von 400 Fuß pro Sekunde
- Effektive Reichweite von 60 Fuß
- 15 Schuss Kapazität pro CO₂ Kartusche
- Kompatibel mit Rotpunktvisieren
Der Preis liegt bei 549,99 $ UVP. Der CL wird in Byrnas Werk in Fort Wayne, Indiana, gefertigt und ist damit der erste wirklich „All-American“ Launcher des Unternehmens mit 90 % US-amerikanischen Komponenten.
- Launch of innovative new product expanding company's product line
- Proprietary .61 caliber ammunition creates new revenue stream
- Manufacturing moved to U.S. facility, reducing supply chain risks
- Premium pricing at $549.99 MSRP suggests healthy margins
- Higher price point ($549.99) may limit mass market adoption
- Smaller .61 caliber requires new proprietary ammunition, creating potential supply dependencies
Insights
Byrna's new ultra-compact less-lethal launcher combines concealability with premium positioning, potentially opening new market segments while maintaining high performance.
The launch of Byrna's Compact Launcher represents a strategic product line extension addressing a key consumer need in the personal security market: concealability without compromising performance. At just 6.81 inches long and weighing 0.76 pounds, the CL is smaller than a smartphone yet delivers impact force equivalent to Byrna's advanced LE model.
The premium pricing strategy (
The product specifications - 400 feet per second projectile speed, 60-foot effective range, and 15-round capacity per CO₂ cartridge - match or exceed industry standards for less-lethal options. The compatibility with red dot sights and customizable accessories indicates Byrna recognizes the importance of the aftermarket ecosystem in driving consumer adoption.
The carefully orchestrated launch sequence (waitlist starting immediately, orders on April 24, shipping May 1) suggests a well-planned go-to-market strategy designed to build anticipation while ensuring fulfillment capabilities are aligned with demand. The in-store demo experiences at Byrna stores and Premier Dealers provide important tactile engagement opportunities for a product where feel and handling are crucial purchase factors.
Byrna's first "All-American" launcher showcases successful onshoring strategy and vertical integration through proprietary ammunition production at their Indiana facility.
The introduction of the Byrna CL highlights significant supply chain and manufacturing achievements for the company. Described as Byrna's "first truly All-American launcher" with
The materials specification - high-grade aluminum, steel, and brass - indicates a premium build quality consistent with the product's positioning. These durable materials should support product longevity while meeting the structural requirements for a device handling repeated compressed gas discharges.
Particularly noteworthy is Byrna's vertical integration strategy evident in the new proprietary .61 caliber projectiles produced at their Fort Wayne, Indiana ammunition facility. This creates a dedicated consumables revenue stream while ensuring compatibility and performance standards. The smaller caliber (compared to standard .68) while maintaining impact energy density demonstrates meaningful R&D investment and engineering capability.
The May 1 shipping timeline suggests production capacity is already established, with manufacturing lines likely configured and initial inventory builds underway. The multi-channel distribution approach through company stores and dealer networks indicates a mature fulfillment infrastructure capable of supporting a significant product launch.
Smaller than the Byrna SD and as Powerful as the Byrna LE
ANDOVER, Mass., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Byrna Technologies Inc. (“Byrna” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BYRN), a personal defense technology company specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of innovative less-lethal personal security solutions, today announced the official launch of its highly anticipated Byrna Compact Launcher (“CL”). The Company will begin accepting orders for this revolutionary new launcher on April 24, with product shipments beginning May 1.
Weighing just 0.76 pounds and measuring only 6.81 inches in length – smaller than a smartphone – the Byrna CL is the most concealable less-lethal launcher ever made. Along with its compact form, the CL delivers the same powerful energy density on impact as Byrna’s most advanced model to date, the Byrna LE. Engineered for everyday carry, the CL offers a sleek, no-snag design for quick unholstering and is red dot compatible for enhanced accuracy.
“The Byrna Compact Launcher is a major step forward in less-lethal innovation,” said Bryan Ganz, CEO of Byrna. “Our team set out to design a product that would appeal to both new and experienced users who want maximum stopping power in a smaller, more concealable form factor. We’re proud to bring to market a launcher that is
Key Features and Technical Specifications:
- Size: 6.81" L x 5.1" H x 1.18" W
- Weight: 0.76 lbs
- Projectile Speed: 400 feet per second
- Effective Range: 60 feet
- Caliber: Fires proprietary .61 caliber projectiles engineered to deliver the same energy density as .68 caliber rounds
- Shot Capacity: 15 rounds per 8g CO₂ cartridge
- Materials: Constructed from high-grade aluminum, steel, and brass
- Compatibility: Red dot ready, customizable with accessories
The CL’s new .61 caliber projectile will be exclusive to Byrna and produced at the Company’s new ammunition facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Conceived, designed and manufactured in America from
Pricing and Availability: The Byrna Compact Launcher has a base MSRP of
To experience the CL in person, customers can visit select Byrna stores and Premier Dealers nationwide. Use the store locator to find the nearest in-store demo experience.
About Byrna Technologies Inc.
Byrna is a technology company specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of innovative less-lethal personal security solutions. For more information on the Company, please visit the corporate website here or the Company's investor relations site here. The Company is the manufacturer of the Byrna® SD personal security device, a state-of-the-art handheld CO2 powered launcher designed to provide a less-lethal alternative to a firearm for the consumer, private security, and law enforcement markets. To purchase Byrna products, visit the Company's e-commerce store.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the securities laws. All statements contained in this news release, other than statements of current and historical fact, are forward-looking. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “anticipates,” and “believes” and statements that certain actions, events or results “may,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “might,” “occur,” “be achieved,” or “will continue to.” Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the expected timing of orders and shipments of the Byrna CL, expected performance, Byrna’s progress to onshore manufacturing, and pricing. Forward-looking statements include descriptions of currently occurring matters which may continue in the future. Forward-looking statements are not, and cannot be, a guarantee of future results or events. Forward-looking statements are based on, among other things, opinions, assumptions, estimates, and analyses that, while considered reasonable by the Company at the date the forward-looking information is provided, inherently are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, contingencies, and other factors that may cause actual results and events to be materially different from those expressed or implied.
Any number of risk factors could affect our actual results and cause them to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this news release, including, but not limited to, potential cancellations of existing or future orders including as a result of any fulfillment delays, product rollout issues, introduction of competing products, negative publicity, supply chain constraints, other factors, changes in the markets for security products and non-lethal defense technology could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. The order in which these factors appear should not be construed to indicate their relative importance or priority. We caution that these factors may not be exhaustive; accordingly, any forward-looking statements contained herein should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results. Investors should carefully consider these and other relevant factors, including those risk factors in Part I, Item 1A, (“Risk Factors”) in our most recent Form 10-K, should understand it is impossible to predict or identify all such factors or risks, should not consider the foregoing list, or the risks identified in our SEC filings, to be a complete discussion of all potential risks or uncertainties, and should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
Investor Contact:
Tom Colton and Alec Wilson
Gateway Group, Inc.
949-574-3860
BYRN@gateway-grp.com
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