The Byrna Max gained popularity for its effectiveness and accuracy. Central to its functionality are the chemical irritants, pepper and tear gas powder that are used.

By utilizing these projectiles, individuals can defend themselves without resorting to deadly force, thereby minimizing the risk of causing irreversible harm to others. It offers a powerful yet less-lethal means of neutralizing threats and deterring aggression.

Pepper Powder:
Pepper powder, also known as oleoresin capsicum (OC), is derived from hot peppers and is widely recognized for its potent incapacitating effects. When dispersed, it causes an intense burning sensation in the eyes, nose, throat, and skin, leading to temporary incapacitation of the attacker. This less-lethal yet powerful deterrent provides individuals with a means to protect themselves without causing lasting harm.

Tear Gas Powder:
Tear gas, or CS gas, is a chemical compound that irritates the mucous membranes, causing tearing, coughing and difficulty breathing. Like pepper powder, tear gas is a less-lethal agent used to disperse crowds or incapacitate individuals without causing permanent harm.

Byrna Max Projectiles are engineered to release a chemical irritant powder cloud upon impact, creating a disorienting and incapacitating effect on the target, effectively neutralizing threats from a safe distance. This capability is particularly valuable in scenarios where immediate incapacitation is necessary to ensure personal safety or de-escalate volatile situations.

Immediate effects after exposure:
* Eyes: excessive tearing, burning, blurred vision, redness
* Nose: runny nose, burning, swelling
* Mouth: burning, irritation, difficulty swallowing, drooling
* Lungs: chest tightness, coughing, choking sensation, wheezing, shortness of breath
* Skin: burns, rash
* Other: nausea, vomiting

Furthermore, Byrna Max Projectiles offers the following benefits:
* No need for direct line of sight. The chemical powder cloud quickly saturates the area after impact. Therefor when irritant projectiles are shot against a hard surface in proximity of an individual hiding, it can have a direct effect.
* Multiple targets can be affected by the chemical cloud that forms.
* You can alter the direction of a violent individuals by shooting the ground in front of them.