PepperBall® and RoboRounds® Announce Exclusive Strategic Partnership to Deliver Next-Generation Non-Lethal Projectiles

In Lake Forest, IL on June 1, 2025, PepperBall, a leading global company in non-lethal distance-based de-escalation technology, has announced a special partnership with RoboRounds, a research and development lab specializing in advanced disruptive payloads. This collaboration introduces three new innovative projectiles – Shatter, Jammer, and Lumen – designed to provide law enforcement, corrections, and federal teams with effective tools for handling high-risk situations safely.

PepperBall’s CEO, Bob Plaschke, emphasized the company’s two-decade commitment to creating non-lethal systems that offer officers increased time, distance, and better outcomes. The partnership with RoboRounds will allow them to further this mission by combining operational expertise with cutting-edge payload science to produce rounds that can break glass, disable sensors, and mark threats without resorting to lethal force. Plaschke expressed excitement about the collaboration with Barton Bollfrass and his team, praising their innovative work.

The three upcoming projectiles are:
– PepperBall Shatter: A glass-breaking projectile filled with ultra-hard micro balls that can fracture tempered and automotive glass for quick entry or rescue with minimal collateral damage.
– PepperBall Jammer: A projectile with a specialized payload that blocks LIDAR, IR, and CCTV signals, effectively blinding camera systems.
– PepperBall Lumen: A UV-reactive projectile that coats targets with a fluorescent marker, aiding in identification and evidence collection even in low-light conditions.

RoboRounds’ Founder and CEO, Barton Bollfrass, explained that their goal is to develop non-lethal munitions that disable electronics rather than harm individuals, making the partnership with PepperBall crucial in bringing this technology to agencies worldwide.

Video demonstrations of the new projectiles will be showcased at OTOA 2025, with commercial availability expected later in 2025 through PepperBall’s law enforcement distribution network. Live demonstrations will also be conducted at the 2025 NTOA Annual Conference and the 2026 SHOT Show.

PepperBall is committed to providing top-quality non-lethal solutions for law enforcement that prioritize de-escalation, behavior modification, and saving lives. With a track record of over 20 million safely deployed projectiles, PepperBall has been a trusted partner for law enforcement, corrections, and military professionals globally for more than two decades. The company is headquartered in the US and offers comprehensive training and service for all its products. For more information, visit pepperball.com.