A cartridge includes a segmented elastomeric projectile and associated
motion transfer member. The motion transfer member includes a cutting
surface to separate the projectile segments when deployed. In a preferred
embodiment, a cartridge includes a plurality of segmented elastomeric
projectiles, each with its own motion transfer member. A piston element
which is deployed by expanding gases, includes a force transfer element
which engages an overlying motion transfer member which, in turn, engages
its overlying transfer member. As each transfer member engages an
overlying transfer member, its projectile is severed into its constituent
segments.