projectiles

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But Police Scotland told City of Glasgow Council's licensing board their chief constable had concerns over public safety as the cans could be used as "projectiles."

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

What matters is the mass production of cheap and lethal projectiles that are adapted in real time, not long-term investment in big and vulnerable platforms that become outdated fast.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

It still might not be the best idea to let people throw projectiles as the night goes on, though.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Made at secret locations across Ukraine by Bavovna, the Perun Max can carry "three projectiles, drop them on targets, return, reload and take off again," making up to 30 sorties a night, he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Two or three times volcanic projectiles hit the ice quite near us.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin