Abstract: A projectile includes a bag of gaseous medium to effectively retard the velocity thereof on impact with a target in such a way as to prevent excess damage, injury or penetration, wherein the bag is configured to increase in area at the nose of the projectile following impact with a target, wherein the projectile includes a needle for penetrating a target and a cap which encloses the bag and includes a flat forward-most surface.

Abstract: A projectile includes a bag of gaseous medium to effectively retard the velocity thereof on impact with a target in such a way as to prevent excess damage, injury or penetration, wherein the bag is configured to increase in area at the nose of the projectile following impact with a target, wherein the projectile includes a needle for penetrating a target and a cap which encloses the bag and includes a flat forward-most surface.

Abstract: A projectile (2) includes a cylindrical casing with the one (nose) end has a relatively non-penetrating front face (3) with an opening therein defining a cavity (5) extending longitudinally into the casing from said opening, and the other (tail) end (10) of the cylindrical casing is adapted to receive a propelling force; said projectile further comprises an implant (14) for penetrating a target on impact; wherein said implant is located at least in part within the cavity during flight and has longitudinal freedom of movement within the cavity towards the nose of the casing; whereby on impact said implant tends to penetrate said target whilst said relatively non-penetrating front face abuts at least momentarily said target.

Abstract: A projectile (2) includes a cylindrical casing with the one (nose) end has a relatively non-penetrating front face (3) with an opening therein defining a cavity (5) extending longitudinally into the casing from said opening, and the other (tail) end (10) of the cylindrical casing is adapted to receive a propelling force; said projectile further comprises an implant (14) for penetrating a target on impact; wherein said implant is located at least in part within the cavity during flight and has longitudinal freedom of movement within the cavity towards the nose of the casing; whereby on impact said implant tends to penetrate said target whilst said relatively non-penetrating front face abuts at least momentarily said target.

Abstract: A projectile mainly for drug delivery comprises a tubular body casing 1 which defines a cavity 2 for containment of a tranquilizing drug. The casing has an end plug 3 which coaxially supports a hollow needle 4 projecting forward through an ogival nose cap 5. The delivery end 6 of the needle 4 projects a short way beyond the cap 5. Located around the needle 4 towards the tip of the nose cap 5 is a gas producing detonator 7 fired by an impact fuse 8. Attached to the detonator 7 and the needle 4 is the neck g of an inflatable bag 10 of which an opposed end 11 is attached to the plug 3. The rear end of the cavity 2 has a piston 12 the rear end of which communicates through concentric passageways 13 and ducts 14 with the interior of the bag 10. The nose cap 5 is of a readily breakable plastics material or designed to assist retardation.

Abstract: A non-lethal projectile or a projectile for delivery of a substance (optional) has a tubular body casing (1) which surrounds a compartment (2) for containment of the substance. The compartment (2) coaxially supports a hollow tube (5) projecting forward within an ogival nose cap (8). An inflatable membrane (7) is located within the nose cap (8). On target impact the nose is displaced and permits a small amount of substance from compartment (2) to bleed through opening (6) allowing piston (4) to move forward uncovering ports (16). This action allows pressure gas to pass through the ports (16) and ducts to inflate the membrane (7). The piston is also free to move forward to discharge the substance through needle (5). The bag (7) thus expands rapidly and prevents excess penetration whilst spreading the impact energy over a wide area. The construction avoids the need for a charge to be contained within the projectile itself.