The 12-Gauge Muzzle Bang / Launching Cartridge used alone produces 170 dB of sound output. It is designed to be aimed at the floor or wall at a 45° angle. This round should not be direct fired at personnel. It is used as a crowd management tool by law enforcement and corrections in crowd control situations as a means of warning, intimidation or diversion. It may be deployed in the air over crowds or to the side for dissuading movement in a given direction. It may also be deployed to the far side of buildings to divert the attention away from an approach or entry