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weapon. It is designed to incapacitate a target from a
safe distance without causing death or permanent injury.
While the medical evidence strongly supports that the
ADVANCED TASER® M-18 will not cause lasting after effect or
fatality, it is important to remember that the very nature
of physical confrontation involves a degree of risk that
someone will get hurt or may even be killed due to unforeseen
circumstances and individual susceptibilities. Accordingly,
the ADVANCED TASER® M-18 should be treated as a serious weapon
and should only be deployed in situations where the alternative
would be to use other force measures which carry similar
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NEVER POINT THE ADVANCED TASER® M-18
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AIM THE ADVANCED TASER® M-18 AT THE EYES OR FACE. |
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ORDER TO EXTEND THE WEAPON LIFE, AVOID DROPPING
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KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM THE FRONT OF THE UNIT AT ALL TIMES
UNLESS THE SAFETY SLIDE IS FORWARD AND THE ADVANCED
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TILT THE ADVANCED TASER® M-18 WHEN FIRING (unless you
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GOING ON AN AIRPLANE, YOU MUST PUT THE ADVANCED
TASER® M-18 IN YOUR CHECKED LUGGAGE, IT CANNOT BE CARRIED
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REPLACE AIR CARTRIDGES BY THE EXPIRATION DATE
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NOT FIRE THE ADVANCED TASER® M-18 NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
AND FUMES. THE ADVANCED TASER® M-18 CAN IGNITE GASOLINE
OR OTHER FLAMMABLES. SOME SELF-DEFENSE SPRAYS
ARE FLAMMABLE AND WOULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
TO USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADVANCED TASER® M-18. |
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THE
ADVANCED TASER® M-18 CAUSES TEMPORARY PARALYSIS. THIS
PARALYSIS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND EVEN FATAL UNDER
SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES. FOR EXAMPLE, SOMEONE TASERED
IN A SWIMMING POOL WOULD PROBABLY DROWN AS THEY
COULD NOT SWIM OR SUPPORT THEMSELVES. DUE TO POTENTIAL
DANGERS, ONLY USE THE ADVANCED TASER® M-18 WHEN ABSOLUTELY
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ALWAYS
MAKE CERTAIN YOUR SAFETY SLIDE IS IN THE LOCKED
POSITION WHENEVER YOUR ADVANCED TASER® M-18 IS LOADED
AND NOT INTENDED FOR IMMEDIATE USE. |
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WHEN
CARRYING THE ADVANCED TASER® M-18, STORE IT IN AN ENCLOSED
CONTAINER FREE FROM OTHER ITEMS WHICH MAY INTERFERE
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IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU CARRY THE ADVANCED TASER® M-18
ONLY IN A CERTIFIED HOLSTER OR CARRYING CASE.
CONTACT THE COMPANY FOR DETAILS ON HOLSTERING
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The ADVANCED TASER® M-18¨ is a conducted energy weapon that
utilizes compressed nitrogen to shoot two small probes
up to 15 or 21 feet (21 foot cartridges sold to law enforcement
and aviation security agencies only). These probes are
connected to the weapon by high-voltage insulated wire.
When the probes make contact with the target, the ADVANCED
TASER® M-18 transmits powerful electrical pulses along the wires
and into the body of the target through up to two inches
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The ADVANCED TASER® M-18 is the third generation
of TASER® ¨ technology conducted energy weapons. Conducted
energy weapons use electrical energy to effect the signaling
mechanisms used by the human body to communicate. This
electrical output simply "jams" the communication
system of the body. The ADVANCED TASER® M-18 sends a series
of electrical signals called TASER® ¨ Waves or T-WavesTM
quite similar to those used by the brain to communicate
with the body. Much like radio jamming, the T-Waves overpower
the normal electrical signals within the body's nerve
fibers. The human target instantly loses control of his
body and cannot perform coordinated action, falling to
the ground.
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There are two categories of conducted energy weapons:
Stun weapons and Electro-Muscular Disruption Weapons.
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The original, first generation TASER® was introduced in
1974. This system used a 7 Watt TASER® -wave discharge to
stun the target. Stun technology weapons operate in a
7-14 Watt range and interfere with the communication signals
within the sensory nervous system of the target, Hence,
they create a stun effect by overwhelming the nervous
system with electrical interference. The brain, over-stimulated
by the electrical energy, is stunned and the target is
usually immobilized. These 7 Watt systems have an effectiveness
rating of approximately 86%. TASER® International introduced
the second generation of TASER® technology with a 7 Watt
output in 1995: the AIR TASER® 34000 series. The 2nd generation
34000 series improved on the 1st generation 21 by reducing
the size and weight by over 50%, adding battery level
indicators, and adding an automatic discharge timer. For
more information on the 34000 series, contact your TASER® International dealer.
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In 1999, TASER® International introduced the 3rd generation
of TASER® technology with the ADVANCED TASER® stun devices. Unlike the
earlier 7-Watt stun systems, the ADVANCED TASER® M-18 operates
at over 14 Watts with a newly developed TASER® -wave output.
These higher-powered systems not only stun the target;
they directly control the muscles, causing an uncontrollable
contraction. Hence, conducted energy weapons with power
output greater than 14 watts are designated as Electro-Muscular
Disruption (EMD) weapons due to the fact that they directly
control the skeletal muscles. This EMD effect causes an
uncontrollable contraction of the muscle tissue, allowing
the M-Series to physically debilitate a target regardless
of pain tolerance or mental focus.
Prior to the launch of the M-Series, over 60 elite volunteers
from SWAT teams, military Special Forces, and police agencies
were hit with the ADVANCED TASER® M-26 (26-Watt system)
with a 100% incapacitation rate. Each individual was immobilized
in less than 1/2 second. Since its development, the ADVANCED
TASER® has sustained a 94% incapacitation rate with no
long term injuries. Over 4,000 volunteers have undergone
the effects as well. The ADVANCED 21 are the first less-lethal
weapons that can stop these focused, goal oriented individuals.
All 3 generations of TASER® technology operate at approximately
50,000 volts. However, the output power measured in watts
is significantly different. The voltage may seem high,
however, the ADVANCED TASER® 's output is well below a potentially
dangerous level. Studies have shown there are no long-term
effects from being shot by TASER® technology. A study performed
at the University of Southern California Medical Center
concluded that in addition to its non-lethality, the TASER® leaves 0% long-term injuries. (This test was conducted
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Field studies of TASER® ¨ technology
have shown these less-lethal weapons can significantly
reduce injuries to both suspects and officers. A leading
field study of 7-Watt TASER® Technology at the Los Angeles
Police Department found TASER® technology had the lowest
rate of injuries to both officers and suspects compared
to all other force options studied. More information on
this data available at http://www.home.earthlink.net/~gregmeyer/injury.html.
Studies on over 4,000 human test volunteers and over 2,000
actual perpetrators of the ADVANCED TASER® supported that
the injury rate remains at 0% long term effects even at
the full 26 Watt output.
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When the Safety is activated, the ADVANCED TASER® 's Intelligent
Electronics System automatically checks the battery to ensure
it is fully charged (be careful not to touch the trigger with
the safety back as the unit is armed). If the alkaline battery
is charged, you will see a red flash or "heartbeat"
indicating that the battery is good and that the unit is "alive"
and ready to fire. If the heartbeat light does not show, and
the light is steady, the ADVANCED TASER® will have enough energy
to fire if you are in an emergency, but you should replace the
battery as soon as possible. The battery check system is calibrated
for Duracell Ultra AA brand alkaline batteries. The battery
indicator will not function properly with (NiMH) Nickel Metal
Hydride rechargeables or other batteries.
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When the ADVANCED TASER® is fired, its Intelligent Electronics
System fires the T-Waves for 5 seconds. The number one reported
reason for failure in the 1st generation TASER® system was that
officers would release the trigger switch (which stopped the
power on the 1st generation system). Thus, the officer would
mistakenly release power too quickly, before the target was
immobilized. In the ADVANCED TASER® , the unit runs automatically
for 5 seconds to eliminate this issue. The operator can turn
the unit off at any time by simply switching the safety back
to the safe position. The operator can also continually depress
the trigger to continue the electrical charge until the subject
is apprehended.
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The ADVANCED TASER® M26 and M18L models come standard with a
built-in laser. This laser will activate automatically when
the safety is armed. The M18 model does not include the laser.
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In addition to providing the most effective takedown power available,
the ADVANCED TASER® M26 provides revolutionary weapon management
technology. The M26 has a data port located on the back of the
unit. Every time the M26 is fired, it stores the time and date
when it was fired. This data protects officers from claims of
excessive use of force by providing complete and accurate documentation
of the time and date for each firing. The M26 also provides
law enforcement with a powerful management tool to track usage
patterns and prevent misuse. Data downloads to any Windows¨
95/98 compatible computer (special adapter cable required).
For more information on Data port download software and cables,
contact your local dealer. The download dataport can only be
used on the M18 or M18L for recharging purposes only. By connecting
the recharger to the dataport the rechargeable batteries within
the ADVANCED TASER® ® unit will charge by the TASER® Turbo
Recharge System when NiMH batteries are used. All 2002 and beyond
M-Series models have recharger capabilities.
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Every time an Air Cartridge is fired, up to 40 small confetti-like
ID tags called AFIDs are ejected. Each AFID is printed with
the serial number of the cartridge fired, allowing departments
to determine which officer fired the cartridge.
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The ADVANCED TASER® runs on 8 Duracell Ultra AA alkaline battery.
(The Duracell Ultra battery is strongly suggested based upon
testing). Before installing the batteries, make sure the safety
is in the SAFE position and that the ADVANCED TASER® is unloaded
(i.e. no cartridge is installed).
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To load the batteries, simply depress the battery cover lock
pin with a handcuff key or pen and slide the battery cover forward,
out of the handle. Remove the battery magazine from the handle.
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battery magazine has a special design with springs at both ends.
This provides better battery performance. To load the batteries,
follow the picture inside the magazine bays for orientation.
First, load the ends of the batteries towards the springs as
shown below forming a "V", then push the two batteries
together into place. After loading 8 AA batteries in the
magazine, reinsert the magazine such that the contacts on
the top of the magazine are aligned with the contacts inside
the unit. The magazine will not load fully into place unless
inserted correctly. Finally, while holding the magazine in
place with your thumb, slide the cover back in place. You
will have to depress the cover lock again to allow the cover
to slide over it. Once the battery is in place, you can test
to make sure it is in correctly by activating the battery
checker. WARNING: AS SOON AS THE SAFETY IS ARMED, THE UNIT
IS LIVE, SO BE CAREFUL. DO NOT PUSH THE TRIGGER SWITCH UNTIL
YOU HAVE READ FURTHER. To activate the battery checker (make
sure it is pointing in a safe direction -- away from people),
simply flip up the safety. If the battery is in place correctly,
you will see a flashing red heartbeat light on the back of
the unit above the dataport.
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1. Always keep your fingers away from the front of the unit
unless the safety is locked down in the safe position and the
flashing heartbeat light is out. Never put your fingers near
the front of the TASER® and never try to remove an Air Cartridge
unless the Safety is in the locked position. This area will
emit T-Waves whenever the unit is firing, so do not touch this
area or you could get stunned. ALWAYS HAVE THE SAFETY LOCKED
DOWN IN THE SAFE POSITION BEFORE REMOVING AIR CARTRIDGES OR
TOUCHING A LOADED AIR CARTRIDGE
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2. Next, test fire the unit WITHOUT the Air Cartridge in place.
Make sure the unit is unloaded. If the unit is not loaded with
an Air Cartridge, it will function as a "Stun Gun."
To demonstrate the Stun Gun feature:
A. Hold the unit with fingers away from the front area.
B. Flip up the safety to the armed position. Before pressing
the Trigger Switch, remember the unit will fire for 5 seconds
automatically unless you flip the safety down to turn it off.
C. Press the Trigger Switch.
D. Flip down the safety to turn the ADVANCED TASER® off. Once
the unit has fired for a second or two, we suggest you flip
the safety down to the off position. Do not allow the unit
to go through the entire timing cycle as this will deplete
the batteries unnecessarily.
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AS SOON AS THE ADVANCED TASER® IS LOADED WITH AN AIR CARTRIDGE,
IT WILL FIRE AT THE TOUCH OF THE TRIGGER SWITCH IF THE SAFETY
IS UP. TREAT IT VERY CAREFULLY. DO NOT POINT AT PEOPLE UNLESS
INTENDING TO FIRE. The Air Cartridges are very easy to load
and unload. To load, simply take an Air Cartridge and snap it
into the front of the unit. The photograph below shows the AIR
TASER® model 34000 being loaded with an AIR CARTRIDGE -- the
ADVANCED TASER® loads the same way.
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The Air Cartridge has been specifically designed so there is
no "up" or "down" position - enabling you
to quickly reload it in a stressful situation without worrying
about putting it in upside down. Hold the ADVANCED TASER® evenly,
so the top surface is level and parallel to the ground. Do not
tilt the unit as this could cause the bottom probe to miss the
target. The bottom probe is aimed slightly downward, and if
you turn the ADVANCED TASER® at an angle, the bottom probe will
not fire downward but will fire off to the side resulting in
a miss.
To unload the Air Cartridge, first make sure the Safety is
down in the safe, locked position. If you touch the Air Cartridge
while the unit is firing, you will be zapped by the stun gun
on the front. Once you have pushed the Safety down, simply
squeeze on the two round release buttons on the side of the
Air Cartridge and pull it out. You can now reload with another
Air Cartridge. It's that simple. The probes, the compressed
air, and the TASER® ¨ wire are all contained in the Air
Cartridge -- all you have to change is the Air Cartridge to
be ready to shoot again! NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN AN AIR CARTRIDGE
PRIOR TO FIRING -- THEY ARE DESIGNED TO BE FIRED BY THE POWER
HANDLE ONLY AND TAMPERING WITH A LIVE AIR CARTRIDGE COULD
CAUSE IT TO FIRE OR MALFUNCTION.
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1. Set up the target in a location where there are no hard objects.
Set up a practice target on a cardboard, corkboard or dry wall
area or use a firing range. Make sure there are no metal objects
behind the target or right around it that could cause a ricochet.
2. Learn to judge 21 feet. It is much farther than most of
us imagine. Get a tape measure and measure out 21 feet from
the target. In most rooms, you will not be able to get that
far away. This is more than enough distance to keep an attacker
well away from you. However, know your limits and never fire
the ADVANCED TASER® at a target more than 21 feet away. The
optimum range for the ADVANCED TASER® is 12-18 feet. For practicing,
7-10 feet is the best distance to keep a cushion between yourself
and the attacker. From the target, take 2-3 large paces back.
In a real confrontation, you should always try to fire the
ADVANCED TASER® from at least 3 feet away from the target.
While it will work from 0-21 feet, it is better to give the
probes a little room to spread apart as they come out. So,
always try to fire while the attacker is still at least 3
feet away.
3. Always hold the ADVANCED TASER® level when firing. NEVER
TILT THE UNIT SIDEWAYS. The ADVANCED TASER® fires out 2 probes.
The first probe will go where you are aiming (center of the
chest). The second probe is aimed slightly down so the probes
spread apart and can inject T-Waves into a greater area of
the target, making it more effective. If you tilt the ADVANCED
TASER® , it will misdirect the bottom dart. The rule of thumb
is that for every 7 feet the probes travel, there will be
1 foot of separation between the probes - see chart below.
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4. Use the fin and blade sight on the top of the ADVANCED TASER® to aim similar to a firearm. Or, simply use the laser sight
to aim. However, it is important that you learn to aim without
the laser sight in case you need to deploy the ADVANCED TASER® in bright lighting conditions where the laser dot may not be
visible.
5. Fire. Flip up the safety (notice the flashing red light
indicating the unit is armed). Next, aim at the center of
the target and gently press the Trigger Switch. There will
be a popping sound, but there is no "recoil" (you
will not feel any kick from the ADVANCED TASER® as it fires).
Notice the T-Waves on the surface of the practice target.
The T-Waves will not be visible in a real confrontation because
they are absorbed by the body of the target. When you are
ready, flip down the safety before removing the Air Cartridge.
AGAIN, ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE FRONT OF THE
ADVANCED TASER® UNLESS THE SAFETY SLIDE IS IN THE DOWN POSITION.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE YELLOW BLOW OFF DOORS ON THE AIR
CARTRIDGE. For replacement Air Cartridges, please contact
your ADVANCED TASER® dealer or call 1-800-418-0283 or 1-800
97-TASER® for ordering information. Accessories are available
for your convenience in carrying or storing the ADVANCED TASER® .
For details, see your dealer.
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To use the stun gun AFTER FIRING an Air Cartridge, press down
the Trigger Switch (make sure the Safety Slide has been pulled
back) to ensure the unit is active, then press the front of
the ADVANCED TASER® firmly against the body of an assailant.
It does not matter whether the Air Cartridge is in or not. The
ADVANCED TASER® works as a stun gun with or without the Air Cartridge
in place. Even with the Air Cartridge in place, the metal prongs
on the front of the ADVANCED TASER® will deliver T-Waves directly
to the body of the target. Shown below are the most effective
places to use the stun gun. The touch stun works more effectively
when aggressively applied to pressure points on nerve bundles.
This involves the mastoid, ear, jugulor vein, and pelvic triangle.
A simple "touch" will not incapacitate an aggressive
subject. The ADVANCED TASER® must be actively depressed or driven
into the nerve bundles in a "drive stun" manner.
If the attacker is in front of you, you should attempt to
press the ADVANCED TASER® right into the center of his chest,
or into the nerves under his chin. Note: If the attacker is
touching you, the T-Waves will not transmit to you from the
attacker. The T-Waves directly travel between the two probes.
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is not down or there are multiple subjects (or you are attacked
from behind), hold the unit firmly and prepare to use it as
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The ADVANCED
TASER® can be used as a stun gun with the used Air Cartridge
still in the power handle or with the cartridge out of the
power handle. However, if there is an unused cartridge in
place, you cannot use the ADVANCED TASER® as a stun gun because
it will fire the probes when activated. Once the probes have
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The ADVANCED TASER® is a serious, state of the art, defensive
weapon and should treated accordingly. Although the unit is
designed to be as nonviolent as possible in stopping a combatant,
its use can result in serious injuries such as getting a probe
stuck in an eye, or injuries related to falling. Be sure, however,
not to fire at an attacker who is over 21 feet away (measure
21 feet to see how far this is -- it will probably be farther
than you think). If you do fire at someone more than 21 feet
away, the probes will not have sufficient TASER® ¨ wire to
reach the target LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS: REFER TO YOUR DEPARTMENT'S
USE OF FORCE POLICY.
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While the ADVANCED TASER® should be kept somewhere accessible
so you can get to it quickly, it must also be kept well away
from children if you are storing it at home. In general, we
recommend you treat the ADVANCED TASER® exactly as you would
a gun -- find a place to store it or keep it so it is accessible
only to you, but not to children or other people unfamiliar
with its use. TASER® International, Inc. offers a series of accessories
such as belt holsters and car clips which can help you keep
your ADVANCED TASER® accessible and ready for convenient use.
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Simple rule -- only leave the ADVANCED TASER® somewhere you would
leave your pet. It is designed for temperatures from 20 degrees
to 114 degrees. The temperature limitations for the ADVANCED
TASER® are a function of the battery performance. Battery performance
is severely deteriorated below freezing temperatures. Much like
a pet dog, you should not leave it in the car in Alaska in the
winter nor in your trunk in Arizona in the summer. Extreme temperatures
can cause damage to batteries. If the temperature is comfortable
for you, it is comfortable for the ADVANCED TASER® . Note: NiMH
rechargeable batteries perform better at lower temperatures
than alkalines do.
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The ADVANCED TASER® has been designed for ease of maintenance.
Aside from storing the ADVANCED TASER® in moderate temperatures,
you must keep a set of 8 fresh Duracell Ultra or NiMH AA alkaline
batteries in the unit at all times. Always replace low alkaline
batteries as indicated by the lack of the red flashing light
in the battery check system or recharge NiMH batteries every
2 weeks. Also, replace spent cartridges and always be careful
to throw out used Air Cartridges where the sharp probes will
not injury anyone. Each Air Cartridge has been printed with
an expiration date. This date is intended as a safety guideline
after which time the Air Cartridge should be replaced. At the
time of expiration (normally after 5 years) be sure to fire
off the Air Cartridge for practice before disposing of it. Never
throw out a "live" Air Cartridge, and especially not
into a fire as this could cause the Air Cartridge to explode.
After the expiration date, the cartridge needs to be replaced
and a fresh cartridge used. This procedure helps to maintain
the system for top performance. Never attempt to pry the doors
off an Air Cartridge or pry open an ADVANCED TASER® .
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TASER® ¨ technology is so highly effective because the electrical
signal penetrates the nervous system regardless of the placement
of the probes. The entire human body is covered by the neural
net which the ADVANCED TASER® uses to knock out the target. Because
the T-Waves can penetrate approximately 2 cumulative inches
of clothing, the probes do not have to penetrate the flesh or
cause bodily harm to be effective.
For a bullet to be instantly effective, it must hit a vital
organ such as the heart or brain. Similarly, chemical sprays
such as Mace or pepper sprays must hit an assailant in the
face -- no easy task in fast moving confrontations. The ADVANCED
TASER® can be used more effectively and with less training
than most other less-lethal technologies.
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The nervous systems of animals are greatly different than human
beings. The ADVANCED TASER® is designed to be effective on a
human attacker. Accordingly, it will not be as effective at
incapacitating an animal as it is on a human being. The ADVANCED
TASER® should not be used as sole protection from wild, uncontrollable,
or attacking animals. Law enforcement can use the ADVANCED TASER® or dogs, but it is advisable to have animal control officers
present to "collar" the incapacitated dog while the
T-waves are working.
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Because the TASER® ¨ Wave "jams" the communication
system of the body, it does not need to cause bodily injury
to be effective. It is the nature of the signaling effect within
the nervous system that makes it effective. The graph below
uses internationally recognized safety guidelines for electrical
currents. The safe area is considered safe electrical exposure
for 2 year old child or a 75 year old man. Notice the ADVANCED
TASER® 's output is less than 1/100th of a potentially dangerous
level.
Studies have confirmed there are no long term effects from
being hit by a TASER® . A study performed at the University
of Southern California Medical Center concluded that in addition
to its non-lethality, the TASER® ¨ leaves 0% long term injuries.
This compares quite favorably to the data in the same study
concerning the .38 Special handgun. Only 50% of those shot
with a .38 Special survived and of those, 100% had permanent
injuries. While all of the field studies to date have been
conducted with 7 Watt stun systems, the pre-release testing
of the ADVANCED TASER® on both human and animal subjects indicates
that the ADVANCED TASER® 's enhanced EMD output also leaves
no lasting effect. Further, the TASER® ¨ output will not
damage an implanted pacemaker. Pacemakers are designed to
withstand the pulses of electrical defibrillators hundreds
of times stronger than TASER® ¨ pulses.
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) has classified
the ADVANCED TASER® as a non-firearm because it uses compressed
air, rather than an explosive to launch the projectiles. Because
the ADVANCED TASER® is not a firearm:
It can be carried for off duty use without a permit. (check
state laws)
It can be purchased through mail order from leading law enforcement
catalogs and direct shipment.
The ADVANCED TASER® restricted from off duty use in the following
states: Washington DC, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, New
Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin.
See specific Stun
Gun Laws and restricted areas.
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- Effectiveness: In prerelease testing, the unit incapacitated 100%
of the 4,000 test subjects.
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Term Effects: None (except for potential eye injuries
or injuries related to falling.
- Range: 21-15 feet.
- Optimum
Performance: 7 - 10 ft.
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if probes miss: If 2 launched probes missed, there are
2 stun electrodes on the front of the unit which can be
used as a stun gun.
- Automatic Impulse Regulation: Once the probes are launched, unit
stays active for 5 seconds to keep target reliably down.
- Thickness of Clothing: Up to 2 inches of cumulative clothing,
even leather jackets.
- Recovery
Time: Varies by individual -- generally several minutes.
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Low Indicator: Yes (For alkaline
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