http://www.gizmag.com November 1, 2007 The Avurt IM-5 launcher is a flashlight sized non-lethal self-defense device that has a longer range than Tasers and aerosol-based pepper spray. The USD$299 laser sighted launcher fires pellets filled with PAVA powder at distances of up to 40 feet, burning the eyes, nose and throat of the target.en gizmag.com http://www.gizmag.com/go/8270/#comment-91207 http://www.gizmag.com/go/8270/#comment-91207 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:59:34 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/go/8270/#comment-16660 http://www.gizmag.com/go/8270/#comment-16660 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:28:24 -0600