beanbag gun

British

noun

a gun that fires a fabric bag containing lead shot, designed to stun or knock the target to the ground

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The officer fatally shot him with a rifle in April as he drove away after another officer shot him with a beanbag gun.

From Seattle Times

Newton police discharged a beanbag gun at Conlon at about 2 p.m., which was followed by a state trooper’s attempt to subdue him with a stun gun, Ryan said.

From Washington Times

Newton police fired a beanbag gun at the man at about 2 p.m., which was followed by a state trooper’s attempt to subdue him with a stun gun, Ryan said.

From Washington Times

A St. Albans police officer disabled Wills with a beanbag gun, the statement said.

From Washington Times

The report showed that police found the Taser, beanbag gun and 40-millimeter launcher all effective a little more than half the time.

From Los Angeles Times

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