BYRNA TECHNOLOGIES INC

Byrna Technologies Inc. manufactures and sells kinetic impact projectile launchers, commonly known as less-lethal launchers or pepperball guns, designed for use against humans. The company's core product line, including the Byrna HD and Byrna SD, is engineered to incapacitate people using chemical irritants or kinetic projectiles. This business model inherently involves the commercial exploitation of animals, as the development, testing, and safety certification of these weapons require extensive animal testing. Such testing is conducted to measure physiological effects, injury potential, and the efficacy of chemical payloads.

The company's 2021 acquisition of Mission Less Lethal Technologies expanded its portfolio of less-lethal munitions. Industry standard for bringing these products to market involves animal testing to satisfy regulatory and liability concerns regarding human effects. Byrna's primary revenue is derived from selling these weapons and their associated ammunition directly to consumers and institutions, a business activity fundamentally predicated on causing harm.