MP-461

The MP-461 is a Russian compact non-lethal pistol.

History

The gun was designed in early 2000s. In January 2002 Izhevsk Mechanical Plant announced name and photo of new MP-461 pistol. In March 2002, the prototype was presented at the "IWA-2002" exhibition in Nuremberg and offered for export.
In November 2002, this pistol was shown at the "INTERPOLITEX-2002" exhibition in Moscow and plant started its serial production.
Since 2007 MP-461 are equipped with laser designator.

Design

The MP-461 is a two-barreled break-action gun. It has two vertical chambers in its detachable chamber block.

Users

– it is used by private security guards
– since June 27, 2002 is allowed as self-defense weapon for civil population
– The use of non-lethal weapons in Russia is permitted to civil population, and it is also used by private security and law enforcement units.