The PepperBall BLAST™ has earned a spot on OFFICER.com's 2026 Christmas wish list, selected by retired Lieutenant Frank Borelli, Editorial Director of OFFICER Media Group and a law enforcement veteran with more than 40 years of experience.
It's a practical choice for a practical reason. Officers don't always have the luxury of distance. A confrontation can happen in a hallway, a stairwell or another tight space where options are limited and decisions have to be made quickly.
That's where the BLAST fits.
It's compact, reloadable and designed for one-handed operation. Small enough to carry on a duty belt or tactical vest, the BLAST is designed for close-range use at distances up to 10 feet, and disperses a concentrated cloud of PAVA organic irritant without deploying a projectile. It offers officers another way to interrupt threatening behavior without relying on kinetic impact.
We appreciate the the inclusion of the BLAST and the recognition from someone who has spent decades in the profession and understands what officers need in the field.
Read Borelli's full Christmas wish list on OFFICER.com: https://www.officer.com/command-hq/article/55416487/a-law-enforcement-officers-christmas-wish-list