Powder Irritant CS Shotgun Round
Primetake’s 12-Gauge Powder Irritant (CS) round incorporates a fully frangible projectile containing CS powder, minimising the risk of ricochet and over penetration. The powder-irritant CS round is available as an operational & training round and can be tailored to various weapons platforms. We can also offer waterproof variants, as well as short-range (high powered) and long-range options.
PT1033A
Case Material: Red Plastic / Brass Ferrule
Projectile: Long Range projectile
Projectile Weight: 9 grams approx.
Effective Range: 65 metres minimum
Recommended Firing Angle: 30°
Sound Level: 140dB average at 10m distance + 1m height*
Propellant Type: Nitrocellulose
Primer Type: Shotshell Primer
Weapon compatibility: 2¾” and 3″ Shotgun ONLY (true cylinder – unchoked)
PT1038A
Payload: Micronised CS powder / Stainless Steel powder mix
Case Material: Aluminium
Operational Temperatures: -21°C to +63°C
Safety Temperatures: -45°C to +71°C
Mean Velocity: 350 – 400m/s at 2 metres
Accuracy: 1m x 1m Target at 35 metres
Penetration: 30-60 minute fire doors/commercial glass
Mean Chamber Pressure: 400 – 600 bar
Range: Up to 35 metres
Propellant Type: Double Based Nitrocellulose
Primer Type: Shotshell Primer
Weapon Compatibility: 3″ chamber magnum proofed shotgun (true cylinder – unchoked)
PT1526A
Payload: Micronised CS powder / Refined Bismuth powder mix
Case Material: Translucent Plastic / Brass Ferrule
Operational Temperatures: -21°C to +63°C
Safety Temperatures: -45°C to +71°C
Penetration: 30-60 minute fire door
Recommended Stand-Off: 25mm
Mean Chamber Pressure: 400 – 600 bar
Propellant Type: Double Based Nitrocellulose
Primer Type: Shotshell Primer
Weapon Compatibility: 3″ chamber magnum proofed shotgun (true cylinder – unchoked)
PT1528A
Payload: Micronised CS powder / Refined Bismuth powder mix
Case Material: Aluminium
Operational Temperatures: -21°C to +63°C
Safety Temperatures: -45°C to +71°C
Penetration: 30-60 minute fire door
Recommended Stand-Off: 25mm
Mean Chamber Pressure: 400 – 600 bar
Propellant Type: Double Based Nitrocellulose
Primer Type: Shotshell Primer
Weapon Compatibility: 3″ chamber magnum proofed shotgun (true cylinder – unchoked)
Rapid Incapacitation
The round is capable of breaching doors and glass, releasing CS upon impact, causing intense discomfort, including respiratory irritation, coughing, eye watering, and temporary disorientation. The effects are rapid and designed to incapacitate without causing permanent harm.
Safe & Reliable
All our CS irritant products are subject to extensive testing to ensure they are compliant with specific regulations. In line with operational guidelines, effective and safe deployment of our irritant rounds can help to support and minimise unintended harm or escalation from aggressors.
