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20 Gauge WASP

20 Gauge WASP

Lightweight, Less-Lethal Rubber Round

The 20 Gauge WASP 12 gram is a less-lethal rubber projectile made for professional use by law enforcement, military units, and certified security teams. This round stops threats quickly without causing permanent harm. 

With its lightweight design and substantial, safe impact, it’s ideal for crowd control, prison response, or public safety events.

This round uses WASP technology, which helps deliver a wide, even force. The energy spreads on impact, causing pain and shock but not injury. The result is fast compliance and controlled situations where lives are protected and injuries are avoided.

Designed for Safety, Built to Perform

Unlike traditional rubber bullets, this round offers better control, greater accuracy, and enhanced safety. It won’t pierce the skin, and its effects wear off quickly.  Yet it is powerful enough to make a person stop what they’re doing, giving your team the upper hand. Each resilient rubber round performs well in both extreme heat and cold. It’s dependable, weather-resistant, and field-tested for high-risk operations.

Why Choose the 20 Gauge WASP 12g Round?

Whether the agencies are in a rural area or an urban city, this round gives your team a safe edge that keeps both officers and civilians out of harm’s way. The 20 Gauge WASP is trusted across Canada and around the world due to its exceptional performance under pressure. It’s a strong and reliable solution for police and security teams who need to act fast, move with ease, and avoid the use of lethal force. Because this round weighs just 12 grams, it is light to carry, quick to reload, and ideal for long shifts or mobile fieldwork. Officers can carry more rounds with less fatigue and respond to incidents with greater speed and efficiency.
The key features and benefits include:
  • 12g Lightweight Build: Move faster and carry more with reduced load.
  • Less-Lethal Impact: Causes pain to subdue threats without permanent injury.
  • WASP Technology: Energy spreads on contact for controlled effectiveness.
  • All-Weather Reliability: Tested to perform in harsh climates from −50°C to +50°C.
  • Universal Compatibility: Works in all standard 20-gauge less-lethal shotguns.
  • Versatile Deployment: Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Officers can use the 20-gauge WASP 12-gram round in many real-world situations where they need to gain control without escalating violence. It is handy in:
  • Riot and crowd management
  • Correctional facility response
  • Border and checkpoint security
  • Public events requiring crowd control
  • Tactical arrests or threat de-escalation

  • Whether the agencies are in a rural area or an urban city, this round gives your team a safe edge that keeps both officers and civilians out of harm’s way.

    FAQ’s

    If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach us

    What is the 20 Gauge WASP 12g used for?
    It’s ideal to control riots, handle aggressive individuals, and ensure safe compliance without using live ammunition.
    Is this a live or lethal round?
    No. It is a less-lethal round made from rubber. It causes temporary pain or discomfort, not permanent injury.
    What distinguishes the 12-gram version from other 20-gauge ammunition?
    It is lighter, which makes it easier to reload quickly and reduces the load an officer needs to carry.
    What shotguns are compatible with this type of ammunition?
    It fits all standard 20-gauge less-lethal shotguns used by law enforcement or trained military units.
    Can civilians purchase this round?
    No. This product is restricted to authorized agencies only and is not available for sale to the public.