The National Interest

Russian Guns Firing Plastic Bullets: Deadly Innovation or Old Hat?

Here’s What You Need to Remember: Recently Russian concern SPA Pribor announced it had developed plastic based ammunition for light artillery. While this may appear to be impressive and innovative at ...
Irish Central

British Army accused of covering up the deaths of children killed by plastic bullets in NI

The British Army and the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) have been accused of covering up the deaths of children who were shot with plastic bullets during the Troubles. According to declassified ...
WUSA

VERIFY: Some rubber bullets have metal inside, are classified 'less lethal'

There have been countless videos and photos from across the country of police officers dispersing protesters with tear gas and rubber bullets over the last several days. Rubber bullets are generally ...

Accused rioter ‘shot in groin’ with plastic bullet breached bail curfew playing football in park with friends, court told

An alleged rioter who was “shot in the balls” with a plastic bullet breached his curfew because he was playing football in the park with his friends, a court heard today.
The National Interest

Why Russia Is So Excited About Its ‘Plastic’ Bullets

Here’s What You Need To Remember: Russian ammunition has traditionally used copper-lead bands. Pribor’s announcement cites the same benefits of plastic driving bands that the United States already got ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Israel to Replace Plastic Bullets with Variation of Rubber Pellets

Israeli security forces engaged in riot control are replacing plastic bullets with a new type of rubber bullet considered less lethal, Ma’ariv reported Wednesday. Meanwhile, the commander of the ...