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This information is under review by ATF. (8/23/25)
Due to the government shutdown, a delay in updating this is expected.

 

Draft ATF Classification Summary – ForseMark Olfact-X™
Product Name: Olfact-X™ Caliber: 9mm Projectile
Weight: 95 Grain
Manufacturer: ForseMark LLC
Classification Intent: Non-lethal sensory disruption round Submission
Type: Technical classification summary for agency reference and procurement documentation

 

1. Product Description
Olfact-X™ is a 9mm projectile engineered to deliver a fast-acting olfactory payload upon surface impact. The round is designed for tactical sensory disruption in enclosed environments, triggering aversion, disorientation, or behavioral redirection without physical injury or chemical irritation.

The projectile contains a non-toxic, non-irritant olfactory compound housed within a frangible capsule. Upon impact with a surface, the capsule ruptures and disperses the payload in a localized area. The round is intended for use in non-lethal tactical scenarios including barricaded suspect containment, jail cell extractions, and mental health crisis interventions.

 

2. Intended Use
Olfact-X™ is deployed exclusively for non-contact, non-lethal sensory disruption. It is not designed to incapacitate through pain, force, or chemical reaction. The round is intended to:

• Impair suspect focus
  
• Trigger voluntary withdrawal or compliance
  
• Support containment and control in confined spaces
  
• Minimize backdrop risk and collateral exposure
  
• Deployment protocols require standoff distance, backdrop evaluation, and post-use ventilation review.
  
  

3. ATF Classification Considerations
Based on current ATF guidance and precedent, Olfact-X™ does not meet the criteria for classification as a destructive device under 26 U.S.C. § 5845(f), nor does it qualify as a chemical agent or irritant munition. Key factors include:

• Non-lethal intent and design
  
• Absence of explosive payloads
  
• Frangible capsule with non-toxic contents
  
• Deployment for sensory disruption only
  
• No intent to cause bodily harm or incapacitation
  
• Agencies are encouraged to request a formal classification letter from the ATF’s Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division (FATD) for procurement or legal documentation purposes.
  

 

4. Summary Statement
ForseMark LLC affirms that Olfact-X™ is a non-lethal, backdrop-sensitive sensory round designed for lawful deployment in tactical scenarios requiring restraint, control, and minimal risk. Its design and intended use are consistent with ATF standards for non-destructive, non-chemical ammunition.

 

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