New Pistol That Captures Criminals While Avoiding Lethal Force... SNT Motive Showcases New Firearms at International Security Industry Exhibition

At the International Security Industry Exhibition, Commissioner Yoon Hee-geun of the National Police Agency is touring the SNT Motiv booth.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] A so-called ‘low-risk pistol’ that inflicts damage on the opponent while avoiding fatal injuries has been introduced. As it is a pistol that reduces casualties and apprehends criminals, it attracted the attention of law enforcement officials.

It is the latest firearm unveiled by SNT Motiv, a global small-caliber firearm manufacturer, to strengthen public security.

SNT Motiv participated in the ‘4th International Police Industry Expo (Korea Police World Expo, KPEX 2022)’ held for four days from the 19th to the 22nd at Songdo Convensia in Incheon.

SNT Motiv showcased new small-caliber firearms aligned with global firearm development trends, including the STRV9 9mm low-risk pistol, STP-9 9mm special operations pistol, STSM-21 9mm submachine gun, STC-16 5.56mm automatic rifle, K-14 7.62mm sniper rifle, K15 5.56mm light machine gun, and K16 7.62mm machine gun, drawing considerable attention.

The STRV9 9mm low-risk pistol is the first domestically produced 9mm revolver-type police pistol in Korea, designed to minimize casualties while subduing criminals according to police security requirements, attracting attention.

The new ‘low-risk pistol’ is approximately 25% lighter than the existing .38 caliber pistols used by the police, making it more convenient to carry, and it is equipped with safety mechanisms to ensure user safety.

Additionally, in line with police operational concepts, it can use blank cartridges, low-risk rounds, and standard rounds. The low-risk rounds have appropriate energy to subdue opponents while reducing lethality, possessing about one-tenth the physical force of standard rounds.

This firearm can also be equipped with a smart module that stores shooting information and auxiliary equipment such as laser pointers.

SNT Motiv stated, “This exhibition will be a great opportunity to demonstrate the excellence of ‘K-Police’ focusing on lightweight, high-performance domestic small-caliber firearms developed according to global trends.”

An official said, “We will make great efforts in technology development and quality improvement suitable for the Fourth Industrial Revolution era to utilize newer and more powerful law enforcement weapons.”

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