sock round
n.— «An even newer option is less-lethal projectiles, such as bean bag rounds and the latest variation of “sock” rounds, which can be deployed in certain situations in lieu of deadly force.» —“The Shotgun Speedload” by Dave Brown Law Enforcement Technology Jan., 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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