WEIRD STUFF Pepper spray drones to fight US school shootings

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August 3, 2026

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Pepper spray drones to fight US school shootings

War-style drones armed with pepper spray are being introduced into American schools in a dramatic new attempt to stop mass shooters before police arrive.

The plastic aircraft are designed to spring into action when a teacher raises the alarm, racing through corridors, smashing through windows if necessary, and reaching a suspected gunman in as little as 15 seconds.

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