The Fox News Rundown Evening Edition: California Faces 2nd Amendment Lawsuit Over 'Non-Lethal' Weapons
Dec 13, 2025
Bryan Gantz, Founder and CEO of Byrna Technologies, shares why his company is suing California over its ban on non-lethal self-defense weapons. He discusses the effectiveness of Byrna's products, which incapacitate without lethal force, and cites a personal safety incident that inspired their creation. Gantz highlights successful deployments and the growing demand for non-lethal options, arguing that the Second Amendment should protect such devices. He also notes positive customer feedback and the benefits of de-escalation in crime prevention.
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Road Rage Sparked Byrna's Creation
- Brian Gantz describes a road‑rage incident that motivated him to create Byrna after feeling unprepared to use a lethal gun.
- He formed the company to provide a non‑lethal option that could stop an attacker without risking a life.
Ammo Bans Create Practical Blocking Effect
- Byrna reports selling 750,000 devices nationwide while California and New York block sale of their chemical rounds.
- Gantz argues the bans effectively allow the launcher but prohibit its ammunition, restricting defensive options.
Offer Non‑Lethal Options To Reduce Fatalities
- Gantz frames non‑lethal options as a policy way to reduce lethal gun use and protect citizens.
- He urges making alternatives available to prevent escalation to deadly force.