Gas cartridges
Gas cartridges with a pepper gas charge for Walther revolvers and pistols, 9 mm caliber. A self-defense tool for hunters, anglers, and foragers who spend long hours alone in the woods or by the water.
A hunter, angler, or forager is often alone in the woods or by the water, out of signal range and far from quick help. Gas cartridges loaded with pepper gas give you a backup layer of protection for those moments, built for Walther gas revolvers and pistols, 9 mm caliber, and meant for self-defense only, not hunting.
What gas cartridges are for
Gas cartridges are made to stop an attacking animal or person at close range fast, for moments when a real firearm response is not needed or not legal. For a hunter, angler, or forager who spends hours alone in a clearing, a high seat, or by a lake, this is a tool for an aggressive dog, wildlife wandering near a settlement, or a stranger encountered after dark.
What a pepper gas cartridge is
A pepper gas cartridge is a casing filled with an OC gas mix, fired from a gas weapon to cause temporary irritation of the eyes and airways. Unlike live ammunition it carries no lethal risk, but it buys you a few seconds to step back or leave a dangerous situation out in the field, where the nearest help can be kilometers away.
How to choose the right cartridges
Choosing gas cartridges comes down to the weapon type, the caliber, and how and where you plan to carry them. Below are three points worth checking before you buy.
By weapon type
Revolver and pistol cartridges differ in construction: a revolver cartridge sits in the rotating cylinder, a pistol cartridge feeds from a semi-automatic magazine. Both variants are available here, made for Walther weapons.
By caliber
9 mm is the standard caliber for Walther gas models and fits most revolvers and pistols from this brand. Check the caliber listed in your weapon's permit before buying so the cartridge fits without issues.
By use case
If the weapon stays in the car or backpack as backup protection on the way to hunting grounds or a fishing spot, a few standard cartridges are enough. If you plan to test the weapon's function before the season, keep a couple of spares on hand.
Practical field advice
A gas weapon loaded with pepper gas cartridges works reliably only when stored and handled correctly. Before heading into the woods or out to the water, check the weapon's mechanism and the condition of the cartridges.
- Keep cartridges in their original packaging, in a dry and cool place
- Avoid long storage in high heat, such as a car cabin in summer
- Check the weapon's mechanism without a cartridge loaded before you head out
- Carry at least one spare cartridge in case the first one has no effect
- Check local regulations on carrying and storing a gas weapon
Walther quality and the brand
Both cartridge variants in this range carry the Walther name - a German maker known for both real firearms and gas self-defense models. That gives you confidence the cartridges match the Walther weapon's mechanism and fire reliably every time you need them.
Looking for other self-defense or ammunition options, check the blank cartridges, pistol and revolver cartridges, or air gun pellets. If you are not sure which cartridges fit your weapon, write to us and we will help you choose.