Why are Rubber Bullets Used?
• Riot Control: Rubber bullets are used in the defense industry. One frequently hears of “rubber bullets” being used by police in riot-control scenarios. Such projectiles when used within reasonable limits are an effective means of riot control and to break up protests. • Self Defence: Rubber bullets are also used by civilians for self protection. Nowdays, in many homes, people tend to keep handguns loaded with rubber bullets. Handguns are weak compared to shotguns and rifles and they can be operated using mediocre ammunition like rubber bullets. • Recreational Use: Rubber bullets are often used for short-range indoor target practice or training. They are intended only for target shooting. Rubber bullets, can also be recovered undamaged after firing when used with a backstop. Such bullets can be re-used numerous times.
