LOL . . . I've actually enjoyed reading all of these posts more than I did watching the idiotic video . . . you guys all sound like a bunch of old farts sitting around the village coffee table . . . "humph . . a horseless carriage! It will never catch on!"
You have to admit . . . it's an interesting concept . . . BUT . . . it's not a cure all solution for someone who either doesn't or won't take the time to practice and then practice some more. Realistically, nobody knows how they will react if put in to a situation where they have to defer themselves. As I watched this video, I was thinking about the other day when I was sitting in the grocery store coffee area waiting while my wife shopped. I say this rather large and overweight young fellow come in (no offense to anyone) and what ran through my mind was a scenario with a perp that size and IF you could put someone down that size if you needed to as they were shooting at you. Looking at this round, I really question the "put down power" - they don't show penetration shots but I really have to doubt it.
I worked ambulance, fire and rescue and I've seen more than my share of gunshot victims. If it is one thing that I learned, it's about shot placement and never say "just what" will or will not put a person down and keep 'em there. Every situation is different just as the people involved. I guess I'd rather put my confidence in a proven round and hope that I can keep my wits about me enough to hit central mass than I would in a "flying saucer". That's why I shoot as often as I can on a continuing basis to keep in practice and even though I'm 61, I continue to take training and learn as much as I can when the opportunity presents itself.
As far as a "non lethal round" . . or whatever they referred to it as . . . that is contrary to everything I have been taught over the years. I was shot at many years ago and I can still remember the extreme fear, confusion and what seemed like slowing of time - but which was actually only a few seconds. I wasn't armed. I don't know how I would react if placed in that type of situation again . . but if I am in fear of my life or that of my family . . enough to draw a weapon and defend myself if someone is going to shoot me . . . I have always been taught that you shoot to put them down and don't stop until they are . . because they are trying to do the same to you.
This "new round" to me is just a bunch of "hype" - there is no short cut for practice and training . . . however, I suppose it may have possibilities for pheasant hunting up close?