| The
taser is an energy weapon utilizing EMD (electro-muscular
disruption) technology. EMD weapons are an advanced technology
over more traditional stun weapons that operate at a higher
voltage but lower wattage. |
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Whereas a stun
gun or stun baton may operate in ranges from 80,000 to 775,000
volts they run between 7 to 14 watts. The applied power interferes
with the communication signals of the nervous system causing
temporary loss of coordinated muscular control. |
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Naturally, the
higher voltage stun guns will have a greater effect than lesser
voltage units but their smaller size aids in maintaining the
element of surprise. Stun batons are best used for home defense
where concealment is less a concern and the intimidating size
can intensify the "fear factor". While highly effective, there
are a small percentage of people with a very high pain-tolerance
who can maintain some limited aggressive capabilities. |
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The 50,000
volt Taser, with it's more powerful 18 to 26 watt pulse disrupts
the central nervous system and directly controls the skeletal
muscles causing an uncontrollable contraction of the muscle
tissue. The EMD effect overrides voluntary muscle control,
even among pain-tolerant, aggressive combatants. The subject
will be quickly immobilized and on the ground. |
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The Taser is
aimed at the subject and upon firing, two probes attached
to 15' of trailing wires, are propelled by compressed nitrogen
gas at 135 fps (feet per second) The electrical impulse passes
to the subjects body where the probes have attached to the
body or clothing. An automatic initial seven second charge
disables the the attacker and continual pulses separated by
1.8 second intervals keep the subject from regaining equilibrium
or removing the wires. The initial sequence lasts for about
30 seconds. While the subject is dazed and temporarily disabled
the (civilian) can escape the threat. |
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The taser does
not depend on body penetration or impact to work. The powerful
pulsating electrical current will "jump" up to two inches
as long as both probes are attached to skin or clothing. This
debilitating jolt is effective yet causes no damage to nerves,
muscles or other body tissue. Extensive testing has proven
the effectiveness and safety of the taser. A January 1987
Annals of Emergency Medicine study reported no long-term injuries
compared with 50% long-term injuries for surviving gun shot
victims. |
| This stun weapon
will not cause electrocution or interfere with a cardiac pacemaker.
Medical testing has confirmed the "T-wave" will not interrupt
the heartbeat or damage a pacemaker. Cardiac defibrillators
used to revive heart patients use a current hundreds of times
stronger than the T-wave without causing damage. Should your
attacker somehow get close enough to touch you the current
will not pass through to you. You will not receive a shock
even if you are standing in water at the time. |
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The ideal range
to fire is seven to ten feet away from your attacker, this
insures optimum effect. The unit also has a back-up touch
stun mode should you miss the target or face multiple attackers.
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The taser works
works well in all seasons. The cold of winter or heat of summer
do not affect the compressed nitrogen propellant cartridges
or the T-wave. |
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Civilian use
of the taser is recommended as a "surprise defense" though
the unit can be quite intimidating. This is especially true
of the laser-sight model as the attacker has little doubt
as to if and where he will be hit. Knowing he will absolutely
get hit will often convince the attacker to look for easier
prey. |
| In summary, the
Taser is a safe, yet highly effective self defense weapon.
Compared to more deadly alternatives, i.e. handguns etc.,
the "ooops factor" makes this the ideal home defense weapon.
If that late night intruder you just took down in your kitchen
turns out to be your grown son returning from a late date
you will certainly appreciate the non-lethal consequences.
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Get serious about
your personal safety! Get training, practice a few shots to
get a good feel for the best distance to fire. The Taser can
be a valuable and effective part of your self defense plan. |
