In 1969, inventor Colin Brown introduced the “Net-a-Thief,” a device designed to assist law enforcement in apprehending criminals. This net gun launched a 100-square-foot nylon net using four weighted corners, effectively entangling and immobilizing the target. Despite its innovative approach, the device did not gain widespread adoption among police forces. ​ Via: British Pathé | History In Pictures

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