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SKU: DT-3028-5
MPN: 3028
The Defense Technology Drag Stabilized 12-Gauge Marking Bean Bag Round delivers controlled kinetic impact with built-in target identification for law enforcement and security applications. This specialty impact munition fires a 40-gram tear-shaped projectile at 270 fps, depositing fluorescent green marking powder on contact. Bean bag rounds for 12 gauge shotgun platforms have become standard equipment for agencies requiring less-lethal force options with visual confirmation of impact points. We stock Defense Technology munitions because they represent the law enforcement community's top choice in specialty impact rounds. Browse our complete ammunition selection for additional specialty and standard loads.
Defense Technology engineered this round with four stabilizing tails that deploy upon leaving the muzzle, providing consistent flight characteristics out to the maximum effective range of 75 feet. The translucent 12-gauge shell houses a projectile constructed from a cotton and ballistic material blend filled with #9 shot, creating the mass distribution necessary for accurate trajectory. Smokeless powder propellant ensures reliable ignition across temperature extremes. The fluorescent green marking powder serves a critical operational function—it provides immediate visual confirmation of where the round struck, allowing operators to document impact locations during crowd control or compliance scenarios. This marking capability distinguishes the 3028 from non-marking bean bag variants and adds accountability to force deployment.
Agencies deploy these rounds for riot control, barricaded subject situations, and scenarios where lethal force is not authorized but compliance must be achieved. The 75-foot maximum effective range keeps operators at a safer distance while still delivering sufficient energy to gain compliance. Bean bag rounds for sale through our shooting accessories department ship to qualified purchasers. Pair these specialty munitions with appropriate shotguns designated for less-lethal deployment. Defense Technology backs this product with a 5-year warranty, reflecting their confidence in storage stability and performance reliability when the round is needed.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Defense Technology |
| Model/MPN | 3028 |
| SKU | DT-3028-5 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.57 lbs |
| Gauge | 12-gauge |
| Shell Type | Translucent 12-gauge shell |
| Projectile Weight | 40 grams |
| Projectile Shape | Tear-shaped |
| Projectile Material | Cotton and ballistic material blend |
| Projectile Fill | #9 shot |
| Marking Feature | Fluorescent green marking powder |
| Stabilization | Four stabilizing tails (drag stabilized design) |
| Propellant | Smokeless powder |
| Velocity | 270 fps |
| Effective Range | 75 feet maximum |
| Warranty | 5 years |
The maximum effective range is 75 feet. This distance allows operators to maintain standoff while delivering sufficient kinetic energy for compliance. Beyond 75 feet, accuracy and energy transfer decrease significantly due to the drag stabilized design trading velocity for flight stability.
The marking powder deposits on the target upon impact, providing immediate visual confirmation of where the round struck. This serves documentation and accountability purposes during law enforcement operations, allowing supervisors and investigators to verify impact locations after an incident.
Four stabilizing tails deploy from the projectile after it exits the muzzle. These tails create aerodynamic drag at the rear of the 40-gram tear-shaped bag, orienting the heavier front portion forward throughout flight. This results in more predictable trajectories compared to unstabilized bean bag designs.
The 3028 includes fluorescent green marking powder for target identification, while the 3027 is the non-marking variant. Both share the same 40-gram projectile weight, drag stabilized design, and 270 fps velocity. Choose the 3028 when documentation of impact location is operationally required.
No. These are factory-loaded specialty munitions with specific propellant charges calibrated for the 270 fps velocity specification. The translucent shell construction and drag stabilized projectile design require factory assembly to ensure consistent performance and safety.
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