Which statement best defines less lethal weapons?

• A. Weapons designed to kill quickly
• B. Non-weapon restraints
• C. Unlawful devices
• D. Weapons designed to incapacitate a person rather than apply deadly force

Answer: (D)

Less lethal weapons are tools designed to incapacitate or deter a person while reducing the risk of fatal harm. Their purpose is to stop threatening behavior without using deadly force, so describing them as weapons that incapacitate rather than apply deadly force captures the real intent and effect. The alternative of killing quickly describes lethal force, not a less lethal option. Non-weapon restraints aren’t weapons at all, and labeling something unlawful doesn’t address its intended function.