Canada selects Lamperd ultra-lite single-shot launchers

Lamperd Less Lethal, a provider of less lethal weapons and ammunition for the training of Police Military and Government Security personnel, has been awarded a purchase order from Canada’s Federal Government to supply 350 ultra-light 40mm single-shot grenade launchers.

Under the contract, Lamperd will provide 250 launchers to Canada by 31 March 2014 while with the remaining 100 will be delivered at a later date.

Lamperd Less Lethal chairman and CEO Barry Lamperd said, "The new launchers have generated significant excitement amongst police and military forces who have tested the products, and believe they could become a new industry standard."

The launchers have been designed for deploying impact rounds and gas rounds, as well as more traditional rounds.

Made from a high-performance composite material, the new ultra-light single-shot launcher weighs 3.7 pounds with other competitive launchers starting at around 9 pounds.

The company has also developed a new ultra-light multi-shot launcher which weighs 5.4 pounds which comprises a new magazine feed allowing for significantly faster deployment.

Both the launchers will save on carry and transport weight.

Meanwhile, Lamperd is negotiating with a large military end user for both the single and multi-shot launchers.