APS™ — Zarc®'s Less Lethal Launcher Platform
A .68 caliber pepper spray gun built for real stand-off distance. Powered by APS™ (Advanced Propelled Solutions) and Vexor® VPS™ projectiles.
Most pepper spray products put you within arm's reach of a threat. The Zarc® APS™ platform was built to change that — a CO2-powered less lethal launcher system that delivers accurate direct engagement up to 60 feet, with Vexor® VPS™ projectiles capable of traveling up to 175 feet. It's the launcher platform behind the Zarc® Enforcer™ X3-LE, and it's engineered around one goal: giving agencies time, space, and options before a threat gets close.
60 ft
Direct engagement range
175 ft
VPS™ projectile travel distance
355+ FPS
Muzzle velocity, chronograph-tested
15 Rounds
Per single 12g CO2 cartridge
On-Demand CO2 Activation
APS™ (Advanced Propelled Solutions) is built around an On-Demand CO2 Activation System: a standard 12g CO2 cartridge — the same easy-to-find size used across countless other products — can be installed in advance and left in the launcher indefinitely until activated. Once activated, a single cartridge delivers up to three full magazines, or 15 rounds.
That means the Zarc® X3-LE can sit ready, CO2 installed, for as long as an officer needs it to — no continuous pressurization, no guesswork about when it's ready to deploy.
Less Lethal, Purpose-Built
The Zarc® X3-LE is not a firearm — it's a purpose-built, semi-automatic, CO2-powered less lethal launcher, engineered specifically around Vexor® VPS™ (Vexor® Projectile Systems) projectiles for professional and law enforcement use.
Professional-grade design features an ergonomic grip at a lightweight 1.13 lb and 9 inches overall, a high-visibility front sight, and a Picatinny accessory rail compatible with lights, laser sights, and other duty accessories.
The Zarc® X3-LE Platform
Configured for professional and law enforcement use, with the same magazine-based, .68 caliber VPS™ projectile compatibility as the rest of the APS™ platform — Training, Impact, and, where permitted, PRO and MAX defense projectiles.
Full X3-LE specifications, configurations, and agency ordering information are being finalized. Contact Zarc directly for current availability.
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APS™ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Zarc® X3-LE?
The Zarc X3-LE is the professional and law enforcement configuration of the X3, a .68 caliber, CO2-powered less lethal launcher built on the APS™ (Advanced Propelled Solutions) platform.
How far does it shoot?
The platform delivers direct engagement capability up to 60 feet, with VPS™ projectiles capable of traveling up to 175 feet. 60 feet is the range at which an operator can accurately place a projectile on target; 175 feet describes the extended distance a projectile can travel.
Does it use standard CO2? How many shots per cartridge?
Yes, a standard 12g CO2 cartridge. One activated cartridge delivers up to 15 rounds — three full 5-round magazines — and can be left installed indefinitely until punctured.
How do we get pricing and availability for our agency?
Contact Zarc directly — X3-LE configurations, pricing, and agency ordering are handled through direct contact rather than online checkout.
What projectiles work with it?
Any .68 caliber VPS™ (Vexor® Projectile Systems) projectile — Training rounds for practice, Impact rounds with no chemical irritant, and, where permitted, PRO and MAX chemical defense projectiles.
Who makes it?
Zarc International®, an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer with more than 40 years of less lethal innovation, serving law enforcement and professional agencies.
Built by Zarc International®
Zarc International® is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer with more than 40 years of less lethal innovation, made in the USA and shipped worldwide.