Rubber BulletsWhen it is necessary

When it is necessary to disperse a crowd, such as in riot control, rubber bullets are fired. These are designed to be effective in the range of 25 -30 yards, so that the crowd is kept at distance , particularly throwing distance:). The size of these bullets vary from country to country. In India 50/80 grams rubber bullets are used23-27 millimetre, diameter & 11- 12 centimetre in length. These can also cause serious injuries & the minimum distance recommended to avoid serious injury is 25 yards (1 yard=3feet). At this distance its impact on the body is like hard punch.