# Heavily Armored Segways The T3 NLRV is Designed for Extreme Crowd Control By Michael Hines | Published 2011-10-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t3-nlrv References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/t3-non-lethal-response-vehicle/20214/) & [t3motion](http://www.t3motion.com/nlrv_release.html) Here's hoping that the protesters of Occupy Wall Street never have to do battle against the T3 NLRV. The T3 NLRV (Non-Lethal Response Vehicle) is a [three-wheeled Segway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars) designed for use by police officers during violent protests. The T3 NLRV is designed with some [serious armor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-rezvani) and firepower. The T3 is equipped with two compressed air-powered rifles that can fire 700 rounds of [non-lethal ammunition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-armor-group-armored-lucid-air-sapphire) a minute. Additionally, the T3 NLRV has a 40,000-lumen LED strobe light, a riot shield, a P.A. system and puncture-proof tires. The NLRV also comes equipped with a video camera, in case a gung-ho cop opens up on a group of peaceful protesters. This vehicle is the new future for many cops trying to quell the crowds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Armored Segways:** The development of heavily armored Segways presents an opportunity for enhanced crowd control in volatile situations. - **Non-lethal Response Vehicles:** The emergence of non-lethal response vehicles like the T3 NLRV allows law enforcement to maintain order while minimizing the risk of serious harm. - **Advanced Riot Control Technology:** The integration of advanced features such as compressed air-powered rifles and high-intensity LED strobe lights in riot control vehicles offers innovative solutions for managing large-scale protests. ### Who This Affects Most - **Law Enforcement:** The T3 NLRV and similar vehicles have the potential to disrupt the law enforcement industry by introducing more effective tools for crowd control. - **Defense and Security:** The development of armored Segways and non-lethal response vehicles presents new opportunities for the defense and security industry to enhance public safety and protect law enforcement officials. - **Surveillance Technology:** The inclusion of video cameras in riot control vehicles like the T3 NLRV highlights the potential for growth in the surveillance technology sector, specifically for monitoring public demonstrations and protests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Triple-Wheeled Steel Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tltboard-gorilla.md) - [Mine-Resistant Armored Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armored-vehicle.md) - [Urban Pursuit Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cfmoto-300-gt.md) - [Rugged Unmanned Ground Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unmanned-ground-vehicle.md) - [Drone-Equipped Security SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ghiath-smart-patrol.md) - [Wearable Electric Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-electric-threewheeler.md) - [Electric Superhero Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p64-lancehead.md) - [High-Performance Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zt3-pro.md) - [Advanced Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-electric-scooters.md)