Verney-Carron a French weapons-manufacturing company based in Saint-Etienne which has been making firearms has showcased at Shield Africa 2021 the Flash-Ball Super Pro weapon and the Launcher 40.

Flash-Bal SuperPro FBSP and Laucher-40 at Shield Africa (Picture source: Army Recognition)

The Flash-Ball SuperPro is a two barrels 44mm caliber non-lethal-weapon using rubber or felt ball. This is a less-lethal weapon specially designed to be used by police or security forces during law enforcement or riot control operations.

The design of the Flash-Ball SuperPro is ergonomic and used a double-action system as a standard pistol which offers single-hand use and makes accidental firing almost impossible. It has a length of 33 cm and a weight of 1.550 kg.

The Flash-Ball SuperPro is easy to use with higher maneuverability and amazing handlings thanks to the 2 short barrels. There is an ergonomic pistol grip and the weapon is designed for left and right users. The top of the barrel is fitted with a rear and front sighting system.

The Launcher 40 is a less-lethal projectile launcher also developed and manufactured by the French Company Verney-Carron. It has a very compact design offering a high level of maneuverability with a length from 33 to 55 cm and a maximum weight of 1.650 kg.

The front and sides of the barrel are fitted with a Picatinny rail system to added different types of accessories as flashlight, laser system, grips, shoulder supports, etc.

The Launcher 40 is fitted with an adjustable stock and an ergonomic pistol grip designed for right and left-handed users.