ROTTWEIL DEFENCE & LAW ENFORCEMENT Line

Shotguns have been part of the arsenal of army and police units for over a century. Today, shotguns are standard equipment for armed forces and police forces worldwide. They have a wide range of applications, but the choice of ammunition remains crucial to achieving the desired effect. The ROTTWEIL DEFENCE & LAW ENFORCEMENT line offers professional users suitable ammunition that can be deployed effectively and cost-efficiently for a wide variety of purposes.

The ROTTWEIL DEFENCE & LAW ENFORCEMENT line encompasses four (4) C-UAV, three (3) slug, five (5) buck shot and two (2) training cartridges.

 

  • Three out of the four anti-drone or C-UAV product solutions come all in 12/70 calibre with two copper loads in 34g (#4 & #6), and the third one with hard lead in 34g (#4). The fourth round is a lead load in 12/70 calibre featuring a special construction ensuring a tight and stable pattern effectively engaging drone targets.

     

  • The three slug loads feature an outstandingly impactful 12/76 Brenneke Magnum EDP load with 38g for hard targets, one in 12/70 with 32g, and one in 12/67.5 with 28g, The latter two are both designed for soft targets.

     

  • The five buck shot products come in two calibres: four in 12/70 calibre ranging from 32g (21 pellets #3) to 30g (9 and 8 pellets, #0 and #00 respectively) down to 20.5g (9 pellets #0) plus a 12/67.5 calibre in 18g (9 pellets #1). The latter two products have copper loads.

     

  • The training range of ROTTWEIL includes a steel and a hard lead product, in calibre 12/70 with 31g (#1) and 34g (#5) respectively. 

New threats – a tried-and-tested solution.

Anti-drone or C-UAV product solutions in the ROTTWEIL DLE Line

Even before the current geopolitical conflicts, the threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles had increased significantly. Law enforcement agencies are also reporting a rise in drone activity within their operational remit – both in connection with terrorist threats and in relation to the infiltration of prisons or critical infrastructure.


The multi-purpose shotgun remains a readily available and effective tool for this purpose. An analysis of current operational experience shows that this type of weapon is particularly suitable for close-range defence against FPV drones and small commercial drones. Depending on the weapon and ammunition selected, drones can be effectively countered at short to medium ranges. Typical engagement ranges are in the region of approximately 10 to 50 metres.


The shotgun represents a readily available, robust and cost-effective weapon, particularly for infantry forces, for the close-range defence against drones flying at low and moderate speeds. Despite modern optical aiming devices, the use of the shotgun remains highly intuitive and requires regular training to maintain the user’s necessary proficiency and confidence in handling the weapon.


The anti-drone and C-UAV product solutions in the ROTTWEIL DLE Line are specifically tailored to this area of application.

ROTTWEIL DLE Anti Drone Extended Range 12/70, 34 g, #3 – Hard Lead

The 12/70 Anti Drone Extended Range Hard Lead is a lead-containing operational ammunition with optimised range for engaging FPV drones as well as commercial micro-drones. Through a specially coordinated internal design, a tight and stable shot pattern is achieved, whereby effective engagement of drone targets is enabled even at greater distances.

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ROTTWEIL DLE Anti Drone 12/70, 34 g, #4 – Hard Lead

This load is an operational cartridge for use against FPV drones and commercial micro-drones. The 3.20 mm lead shot used features an increased antimony content compared to standard shot. This increases the material hardness of the shot, which reduces the tendency to deform and increases kinetic energy even at longer shooting distances.

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ROTTWEIL DLE Anti Drone 12/70, 34 g, #4 – Copper

The Anti Drone Copper is, as the name suggests, a special cartridge for engaging commercial drones. The payload used is lead-free and consists of copper shot with a diameter of 3.20 mm. Due to the materially inherent lower density, a higher number of individual pellets can be realised with a total payload mass of 34 g. This increases the statistical probability of a hit in the target area, particularly for small and fast-moving targets.

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ROTTWEIL DLE Anti Drone 12/70, 34 g, #6 – Copper

The Anti Drone Copper is, as the name suggests, a cartridge specifically developed for engaging commercial drones. The shot charge is lead-free and consists of copper shot with a diameter of 2.7 mm. Due to the lower material density of copper, a larger number of individual pellets can be loaded for a total shot charge mass of 34 g. This increases the statistical probability of a hit in the target area and offers advantages, particularly with small and fast-moving targets.

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Operational training for drone defence scenarios

For realistic training in dynamic drone defence scenarios, the 12/70 training cartridges are available in two versions: one with hard lead and the other with steel. They enable practical training scenarios at ranges of 10 to 50 metres – with the option of either increased shot stability or a lead-free training alternative.

ROTTWEIL DLE Training 12/70, 34 g, #5 – Hard Lead

This cartridge is designed for training in scenarios involving FPV drones and commercial micro-drones. The 3 mm lead shot used contains a higher proportion of antimony than standard shot. This increases the shot’s material hardness, reducing its tendency to deform and improving its structural stability during flight. 

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ROTTWEIL DLE Training 12/70, 31 g, #2 – Steel

The Training Steel is designed for the training of anti-drone scenarios in dynamicintuitive shooting. The payload has a mass of 31 g and consists of soft iron with a diameter of 3.75 mm. Due to the lower density of soft iron compared to lead or tungsten, it is intended exclusively for training purposes. The lead-free design reduces environmental impact, as no lead is introduced into the environment.

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Product overview

The prestigious ammunition brand ROTTWEIL known for its shotshell products offers fourteen (14) different product solutions for law enforcement and security agencies as well as special forces. Besides door breaching cartridges, our ROTTWEIL DLE Line also carries a slug, buck shot, training as well as an anti-drone (C-UAV) range meeting the remarkably increasing demand for respective products.

 

The cartridges are suitable for use in both bolt-action and semi-automatic shotguns across all loadings. The use of high-quality, specially matched components and designs ensures reliable performance in a wide range of applications.

 

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Powerful. Versatile. Effective. The shotgun for confined spaces.

Product solutions for urban operations and close-quarters battle (CQB) in the ROTTWEIL DLE Line

Shotguns offer significant tactical advantages, particularly in close-quarters combat (CQB). Thanks to their high versatility and their ability to deliver a powerful impact depending on the application, they are an effective tool for a wide variety of scenarios.


Whether for operational door breaching during so-called "breaching" operations or for use at close range in confined and complex spaces, the shotgun delivers a high degree of immediate impact whilst allowing flexible adaptation to the specific operational task. Depending on the ammunition selected, the effect can be tailored to meet different tactical requirements.


Worldwide, shotguns are used for these operational tasks both in densely populated urban areas and under the confined conditions of maritime platforms and vessels. Particularly during boarding operations, in facility security and in highly restricted spaces, they offer significant tactical advantages due to their compact design and high effectiveness at close range.

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Impactful Buck Shot and Slug cartridges

  • ROTTWEIL DLE Buck Shot 12/70, 30 g, 8 Pellets, # 00

    The ROTTWEIL DLE Buck Shot 00 with 8 pellets represents the largest shot size to date within the Rottweil DLE line. Each of the eight individual pellets has a diameter of 8.4 mm and thereby achieves a high kinetic energy transfer in the target medium. Due to its high effectiveness against hard and soft targets, the cartridge is suitable for various operational scenarios, for example for self-defence, breaching applications, or animal defence.

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  • ROTTWEIL DLE Slug 12/70, 32 g

    A classic lead-containing shotgun slug in 12/70 calibre, which can also be used without restriction in weapons without corresponding Magnum proofing. The shotgun slug used, with a mass of 32 g, is suitable for operational distances of up to 40 m. The projectile can be used for animal defence as well as for close-quarters combat (CQB).

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  • ROTTWEIL DLE Brenneke Magnum 12/76 (EDP), 38 g

    The 12/76 Brenneke Magnum EDP® represents the load with the highest penetration power within the shotgun slug range of ROTTWEIL DEFENCE & LAW ENFORCEMENT. The 38 g shotgun slug is manufactured from a leadantimony alloy and is specifically designed to meet the requirements of law enforcement users.

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For safety's sake – even decades later.

Product solutions for bomb disposal in the ROTTWEIL DLE Line

Suspicious objects, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), landmines or unexploded ordnance from the two world wars continue to pose an ongoing threat to both public order and military operations. Shotguns and specialised shotgun ammunition are also used in this field of operation to remove or disable detonators or other ignition devices from a safe distance – all within a fraction of a second.


Self-loading shotguns mounted on clearance robots are frequently used for this purpose, combined with appropriately powerful loads such as shotgun slugs or birdshot. Both types of ammunition are available in various versions within the ROTTWEIL DEFENCE & LAW ENFORCEMENT range.


Due to their high operational reliability, the cartridges are particularly suitable for remote-controlled use on clearance robots. The combination of robot-assisted deployment and shotgun armament allows a safe distance to be maintained and significantly reduces the risk to the operator.

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Powerful cartridges for bomb disposal

  • ROTTWEIL DLE Buck Shot 12/70, 32 g, 21 Pellets, # 3

    This product is designed for use under law enforcement and tactical application conditions. Through the use of 6.20 mm shot with a total of 21 individual pellets per cartridge, it is particularly suitable for animal defence as well as for the targeted destruction of unknown objects within the scope of explosive ordnance disposal operations.

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  • ROTTWEIL DLE Buck Shot 12/70, 30 g, 9 Pellets, # 0

    This load is designed for use against uncovered soft targets. Effectiveness against hard targets such as wood or thinner metal sheets is also provided. Additionally, a special buffer granulate ensures a tighter shot pattern and an optimized spread. The 30 g shot charge generates sufficient impulse for reliable weapon function, even in semi-automatic shotguns.

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  • ROTTWEIL DLE Buck Shot 12/70, 20.5 g, 9 Pellets, No. 0 – Copper 

    By using 8.13 mm lead-free copper shot with a total of nine individual pellets per cartridge, high effectiveness against soft unprotected soft targets is achieved. Effectiveness against hard targets such as wood or vehicle body panels is also provided. Due to the precise arrangement of the individualcomponents, the 20.5 g payload generates reliable weapon function in commercially available shotguns.

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News

The URBAN DRONE DEFENCE (UDD) product line is designed to counter improvised and commercially available UAVs, especially in urban and suburban areas.

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ROTTWEIL known for its shotshell products launches fourteen (14) different product solutions for law enforcement and security agencies as well as special forces.

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With two new products in 9x19 and 5.56x45 calibers, RWS is expanding its ACTION Line and DAG Line product ranges with two loads specially developed for training purposes.

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Visit our mobile exhibition stand on 08.-09. July 2026 at the Infantry Day in Hammelburg, Germany.

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Visit us from 15.-19. June 2026 at the Beretta Defense Technologies (BDT) booth D177 in hall 6 at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre in Villepinte (Paris) – France

 

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