What are "non-lethal weapons"?

• A. Weapons designed to kill
• B. Tools that incapacitate without causing permanent injury
• C. Armaments strictly used in military operations
• D. Items that cannot cause harm to anyone

Answer: (B)

Non-lethal weapons are designed to incapacitate or deter someone without causing permanent harm. They aim to stop aggressive or dangerous actions while minimizing the chance of fatal outcomes, though they can still cause pain, temporary impairment, or other injuries. This is why tools like pepper spray, tasers, rubber or plastic projectiles, and certain crowd-control devices fit the idea of non-lethal; their purpose is not to kill but to gain control or compliance with the least lasting damage possible. They’re used by police, security, and in some self-defense contexts to preserve life and reduce risk to all involved, even though they carry real safety risks and are not guaranteed to be harmless. The other descriptions either imply killing, restrict use to military settings, or suggest no harm at all, which doesn’t align with how non-lethal weapons are defined.