dart gun

Sedative projectile shooter

A dart gun is a gun that fires darts rather than bullets, typically used to deliver tranquilizers or sedatives to animals from a distance.

Wildlife researchers and veterinarians use dart guns to sedate large animals for tagging, medical treatment, or relocation: The ranger used a dart gun to tranquilize the bear.

Toy versions shoot plastic darts with suction cups.

Opposites
lethality

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Projectile weapon using explosives

assault rifle · handgun · shotgun · machine gun · rifle

precision vs. area effect

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Explosive using atomic fission

bomb · cluster bomb · napalm · chemical weapon · carpet bombing

subtlety/stealth

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Large mounted gun

howitzer · tank gun · artillery piece · machine gun · shotgun blast

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG