Why Suppression Stops Faster Than Lethal
By Fear No Evil • Field Notes
Let’s kill the myth: just because something is lethal doesn’t mean it stops faster. In fact, in many real-world encounters — **lethal force stops slower.**
A 9mm might hit the body. But adrenaline keeps the body moving. Suppression hits the mind, lungs, and pain receptors — instantly.
Let’s Break It Down: Lethal vs. Suppression
Lethal (Firearm):
- • Requires shot placement under pressure
- • Often hits non-vital areas (arms, legs, shoulder)
- • Allows attacker to stay mobile under adrenaline dump
- • High risk of overpenetration — endangers family
- • Legal aftermath can take years — even when justified
Suppression (M17, FSC, .68 Rounds):
- • Pepper/tear gas rounds stop breathing on contact
- • Riot rounds create blunt trauma that halts movement
- • Glass breakers destroy forward momentum with pain compliance
- • Multiple non-lethal rounds can be fired rapidly — no recoil
- • Intruder lives — you stay free, protected, and righteous
The OC Round: The Game-Changer
When someone inhales OC (oleoresin capsicum) gas — it’s over. Their body shuts down: eyes close, lungs seize, panic sets in. There is no “push through” adrenaline response to tear gas.
Compare that to a 9mm leg shot — where an attacker could still advance, swing a weapon, or fire back.
You don’t need to kill the body to stop the body. You need to overwhelm the nervous system. Suppression does that faster.
Real Defense = Control, Not Destruction
If your goal is to stop the threat — not destroy the person — then suppression wins every time. It's not about looking tough. It’s about protecting fast, protecting right, and protecting in a way you can live with.
When done right, a suppression-first defense:
- • Disorients the intruder
- • Destroys their will to advance
- • Leaves them alive to stand trial — not you
Final Thought: Just Because It’s Non-Lethal Doesn’t Mean It’s Weak
Suppression weapons are not toys. They’re tools of righteous force. They give you what firearms don’t: **control without consequence.**
If you want to stop faster, with precision and power — suppress first. And let lethal be your backup — not your first option.