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The 2026 lineup

Launchers

Specs get you to a shortlist. Twenty minutes on our range gets you to a decision. Every pistol below is set up and available to shoot before you buy.

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Pistols

Five pistols, two calibers

The four full-size pistols all have a 60-foot effective range. The real differences are size, grip and how much energy they put on target — and there is a short-barrel LE alongside them.

New for 2026 Byrna CL-XL less-lethal launcher

Byrna CL-XL

Compact Launcher · New for 2026

Byrna's most advanced and powerful launcher. Red-dot ready, improved fiber-optic sights and a loaded-chamber indicator.

Caliber .61
Muzzle velocity 410 fps
Energy density 42.3 J/in²
Shots per CO₂ 15 per CO₂
CO₂ 12-gram
Effective range 60 ft

In the kit

One 5-round and one 7-round magazine · 15 projectiles included · Picatinny rail · Chevron micro-diamond stipple grip · Red-dot-ready universal bolt pattern

Colors we stock

Black · Orange

Starting At$575

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Byrna CL

Compact Launcher

The world's smallest less-lethal compact launcher — one smartphone long, two smartphones wide.

Caliber .61
Muzzle velocity 400 fps
Energy density 41.9 J/in²
Shots per CO₂ 15 per CO₂
CO₂ 8-gram
Effective range 60 ft

In the kit

Two 5-round magazines · 15 projectiles included · Picatinny rail · Red-dot-ready universal bolt pattern

Colors we stock

Black · Orange · Tan · Pink · Dark Green · Bronze · Navy Blue Flag · White · Rose Gold

Starting At$545

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Byrna LE

Law Enforcement

Byrna's most powerful less-lethal pistol, built around the .68 caliber platform used by agencies.

Caliber .68
Muzzle velocity 330 fps
Energy density 41.9 J/in²
Shots per CO₂ 17 per CO₂
CO₂ 12-gram
Effective range 60 ft

In the kit

Two 5-round magazines · Honeycomb over-molded grip · Ambidextrous safety · Improved white-dot sights · Red-dot-ready universal bolt pattern

Colors we stock

Black · Orange · Tan

Starting At$495

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Byrna LE — Short Barrel

Law Enforcement · Short barrel

The LE platform with a shorter barrel. It performs exactly like the SD, but carries the LE's white-dot sights.

Caliber .68
Sights LE white-dot
Performance Matches the SD

Colors we stock

Black

PriceAsk in store

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Byrna SD

Self-Defense

Byrna's most popular less-lethal pistol and the usual starting point for first-time buyers.

Caliber .68
Muzzle velocity 280 fps
Energy density 30 J/in²
Shots per CO₂ 22 per CO₂
CO₂ 8-gram
Effective range 60 ft

In the kit

Two 5-round magazines · 15 projectiles included · Honeycomb over-molded grip · Ambidextrous safety · Picatinny rail

Colors we stock

Black · Orange · Tan

Starting At$395

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Velocities are Byrna's published figures, averaged over the first 10 shots at room temperature. Starting prices exclude 11% Federal Excise Tax where applicable.

Size

Choose the size that works best for you

The CL and CL-XL are 1.18″ wide; the SD and LE are 1.61″. That difference decides whether a launcher disappears under a shirt or doesn't.

Byrna launcher size comparison: CL, CL-XL, SD and LE shown to scale with length, height, width and weight

Rifles

Long guns

Higher capacity and, on the Mission 4, a 100-foot effective range. Available to order — ask about range availability.

Byrna Mission 4

Rifle

Next-level home defense — powerful, adaptive and max-capacity.

Caliber .68
Velocity 325 fps
Range 100 ft

Starting At$695

Byrna TCR

Tactical Compact Rifle

Compact, versatile and high-capacity.

Caliber .68
Velocity 330 fps
Range 60 ft

Starting At$595

Common questions

Before you choose

Is a Byrna classified as a firearm?

No. Byrna less-lethal pistols and rifles are powered by compressed CO₂ cartridges, similar to a paintball or airsoft gun, and are not classified as firearms by the ATF.

What is the minimum age to purchase?

18 years old.

Can I carry one in my city?

Byrna launchers are legal in all 50 states, but we recommend checking your municipality's regulations on the use and carry of CO₂-powered weapons. If you're local, ask us — we deal with Delaware, Maryland and Virginia questions constantly.

How long can it sit loaded?

Indefinitely. Byrna's patented pull-pierce technology keeps the CO₂ cartridge sealed until the trigger is pulled, so the launcher stays ready whether it has been sitting for a week or several years.

Can I travel with it?

Yes, in checked luggage — confirm CO₂ restrictions with your airline first. In a car it's legal in most states, but check local transportation laws. International travel varies significantly; check the destination country's weapons laws before you go.

What's the warranty?

One year on the launcher. Byrna's extended warranty, ByrnaCare, is available as a subscription starting at $4.99.

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What you'll pay

Sales & discounts

Buying local shouldn't cost you more than buying online. It doesn't here.

We honor every Byrna.com sale

Whatever Byrna is running on byrna.com, we honor it in the shop — same price, no shipping wait, and the launcher fitted and shot on our range before you take it home. If you've seen a promotion, mention it at the counter.

Military & law enforcement — 10% off

Active and retired military and law enforcement take 10% off. Bring ID. This one doesn't stack: it can't be combined with a Byrna sale or any other promotion, so it's one discount or the other, not both.

Not close enough to visit? We ship anywhere in the continental US. Call (302) 339-9129 before you order and talk to us — we'd rather spend five minutes making sure the launcher and rounds are right for you than have you unbox the wrong thing. Some rounds can't ship to every state; we'll tell you on the call.

Still not sure which one?

That's what the range is for. Shoot them back to back and the choice usually makes itself.

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