Flash-ball
| Flash-Ball | |
|---|---|
A French policeman holding a flash-ball launcher | |
| Type | Less-lethal launcher |
| Place of origin | France |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1990 |
| Manufacturer | Verney-Carron |
| Produced | 1995–present |
| Variants | Side-by-side Over-and-under |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 44×83 mm |
| Caliber | 44 mm |
| Barrels | 2 |
| Action | Striker fired |
| Rate of fire | Double-action |
| Sights | Iron |
Flash-Ball is a registered trademark for a less-lethal hand-held projectile launcher developed by French hunting firearms manufacturer Verney-Carron. Flash-Ball is intended to be used by riot police as an alternative to lethal firearms, bean bag rounds and plastic bullets.