The Alternative^®

Less-lethal Force Tool For Public Safety

More Options. Less Fatalities.

The Alternative® is an intermediate force tool that attaches to an officer's duty weapon, converting the first shot into a less-lethal impact round. It's always on scene, ready instantly - delivering stopping power with low risk of serious injury, but it is not a replacement for existing tools or tactics or for quick-draw or active firearm threats.

The Alternative® bridges a critical gap between less-lethal and lethal force options to stop threats, save lives, and protect officers.

New Tool

Mitigates Risk

Protects Life

The Alternative® bridges a critical gap between less-lethal and lethal force options to stop threats, save lives, and protect officers.

The Quick Attachment

The Dock

The Projectile

The Holster

The only product on the market compatible with an officer’s duty weapon

Developing this technology with the right impact energy was a difficult middle ground to reach. It needs to be forceful enough to stop a threat without a high risk of critical injury. Alternative Ballistics went the extra step to create a safe and viable force option, and I believe that The Alternative® has the potential to significantly reduce OIS fatalities.

Robert Kinsler

Ballistic Vulnerability Lethality SME, Kinsler Consulting

When I went through the training, it really changed my mindset. I like having all the tools in my toolbox, and The Alternative® gives me another option when a Taser might not work and lethal force isn’t what we want. Knowing I had this technology gave me confidence that the outcome would be better. It’s resourceful, reliable, and ultimately helps save lives.

Sgt Phillip Smith

Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office

Our entire department has become a believer in this technology. All of our deputies, including myself, are carrying The Alternative® in the field, which allows us to approach difficult situations more at ease, just knowing we have this option.

David Johnson

Chief Deputy Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (Retired)

Obviously there are other non-lethal items on the market but nothing like this. It’s a good product.

Lt John Barrera

Yoakum PD

You have a chance to disable somebody without causing substantial damage or death with this product.

Cpt Michael Pierman

Yoakum PD

I think Alternative Ballistics provides a game changer for community and officer safety. To have that alternative to de-escalate to use less-lethal force in a critical incident, I think that’s the future of community policing.

Kevin Faulconer

Former Mayor of San Diego

I can definitely see where we can use that in law enforcement in certain situations, especially with today’s policing, we’re still trying to preserve life with The Alternative®.

Chief Deputy Derrick Bermea

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office

Officers don’t have to feel like they need to take someone’s life at that moment. When they place the docking system on top of their firearm, they’re making a conscious effort to de-escalate the situation at that point.

Josh Vinoya

ABC Instructor and Sergeant

The Alternative® fills a critical gap in the force continuum between ‘no longer and not yet’ in a way that other tools cannot, providing officers with an immediately accessible option when a situation has escalated beyond a Taser or baton but does not yet warrant lethal force.

Donald De Lucca

Former IACP President and Chief of Police (Retired)

The Alternative® is ideal in planned events with lethal cover in place when time, distance, and dialogue are on the officers’ side.

Jose Garcia

ABC Instructor and Sergeant (Retired)

The Alternative® is designed for situations where lethal force is authorized but avoidable. It gives officers a life-saving option when confronting armed individuals in crisis. Having an instantly available tool on scene buys critical time for a de-escalation plan that protects both the subject and the officer.

Alex Perez

Chief LE Strategist and Chief of Police (Retired)

The Alternative® is designed to be carried on the belt so officers have one more tool without having to go back to their car or call one to the scene. I also think it’s good to have your less-lethal system on a weapon system that you’re very familiar with.

Sean Sprague

ABC Instructor and Homicide Detective (Retired)

I think we have to recognize in law enforcement that the dynamics are changing. This is a tool that is carried on your person and is ready to use and can be put into play in a period of a couple of seconds. I think that has value for law enforcement today.

A.J. Louderback

Sheriff (Retired) and Senior Advisor National Sheriff’s Association

What The Alternative® is

Designed for planned event situations with lethal cover in place

Enables engagement from greater distance for officer safety

What The Alternative® is Not

Not a replacement for existing tools or tactics

Not for quick-draw or active firearm threats

More Options. Fewer Fatalities

With immediate availability and seamless conversion, our solution fills the critical gap between ‘no longer’ and ‘not yet’ in the force continuum.

If available on scene, could The Alternative® have made a difference in these officer-involved-shootings?

First Deployment of The Alternative^®

During a recent planned operation, Sgt. Smith became the first officer to deploy The Alternative® in the field. The device was displayed and ready, but the situation was resolved without force. The Alternative® provides a critical de-escalation step that enhances officer safety while preserving life. This is a significant step forward in de-escalation capabilities for law enforcement.

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The Alternative® is designed to be the most affordable, effective, and accessible less-lethal impact tool available-built for departments of any size or budget.

In critical moments, it helps save lives and protect officers where other tools fall short.

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