A non-lethal projectile and a method of igniting the same are provided. A propulsion charge acts on a base portion of a casing of the projectile and is ignitible from a launcher for launching the projectile therefrom. An initiator is disposed in the casing, with a combination timing and firing mechanism that is also disposed in the casing initiating the initiator. A dispersal charge is disposed in the casing and is ignitable by the initiator. Such dispersal charge is electronic subsequent to launching the projecting and prior to the projectile reaching a target area.