Security Devices International

Wireless Electric Projectile - WEP40

Operational Description :

The Wireless Electric Projectile 40mm (WEP40) is an industry leading ammunition round that was developed to answer the growing need for an effective, extended range electric incapacitation solution for situations that do not require the use of lethal force to control. Incorporating SDI’s patent-pending technologies allows for this ammunition round to deliver operational success at distances up to 160 feet (50m). The WEP40 features a unique, extended range Wireless Electro-Muscular Disruption Technology (W-EMDT).

The WEP40 has been specially designed for use with standard issue riot guns and M203 grenade launchers. This will allow military and law enforcement agencies to quickly deploy the WEP40 without the need for lengthy complex training methods or significant functional adjustments to vehicles or personnel equipment. Simplicity of use is also a key benefit for US based homeland security.

The Corporation’s WEP40 is a third generation electric solution. First generation solutions were electric batons and hand-held stun guns which had a range of arm’s length. Second generation solutions were the wired electric charge solutions. Third generation solutions are the wireless electric bullets. Currently, there is no third generation wireless electric bullet on the market in a 40mm caliber, ammunition round.

Exploiting proven technologies, the WEP40 maintains excellent stability for long distance targets. It can also achieve distances far beyond those reached by previous generation, wired electric ammunition systems.

In addition to achieving a greater range, the WEP40 delivers new levels of effectiveness and safety through the use of unique mechanisms that reduce the projectile’s kinetic energy and the W-EMDT that instantly incapacitates the target without causing serious injury or lethality.

To reduce kinetic energy levels, the bullet’s head is composed of a collapsible material that enlarges the contact surface with the target and absorbs part of the impact. Additional energy is also transferred to other absorption mechanisms.

When released, the bullet is affixed to the target’s clothing or body. At the same time, the bullet’s electrical system releases a W-EMDT charge that imitates the electro-neural impulses used by the human body. By sending out a control signal to the muscles, this high voltage low current pulse safely overrides the target’s nervous system inducing a harmless muscle spasm that causes them to fall to the ground, helpless.

The WEP40 was tested by the Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate (the JNLWD) which is made up of all branches of the United States Military. A successful outcome was achieved through the product testing process of the Corporations WEP40 round. Positive results were published in a report completed by the JNLWD.

Training and certification packages are available with the WEP40, tailored to the individual client.