FN 303 P
| FN 303 P | |
|---|---|
| Type | Less-lethal pistol |
| Place of origin | Belgium |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | FN Herstal |
| Produced | 2011 - present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1.57 kg (3.46 lb) |
| Length | 288 mm (11.3 in) |
| Barrel length | 190.5 mm (7.5 in) |
| Width | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| Height | 203.2 mm (8.0 in) |
| Caliber | 17.3 mm (0.68 in) |
| Action | Compressed gas |
| Effective firing range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Feed system | 7-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Fixed, open, three white dot |
The FN 303 P is a semi-automatic less-lethal pistol designed and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale de Herstal. It uses the same .68 Less-lethal cartridge as the FN 303, the less-lethal riot gun by FN Herstal.
Overview
[edit]The FN 303 P is the pistol version of the FN 303, and is intended for use by police and military forces for riot control. It uses the 8.5 gram, .68 caliber less-lethal cartridges by FN. The projectiles utilize a fin-stabilized polystyrene body and a non-toxic bismuth forward payload to provide more accuracy and greater effective range. There are currently five different factory standard types of the projectile: Clear impact (training), washable paint, indelible paint, PAVA/OC Powder and Inert powder.[1]
History
[edit]The FN 303 P is based on the FN 303 riot gun, and was first shown at the 2010 SHOT Show.[2]