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Non-lethal weapons: The Taser

A Taser is one of a few non lethal weapons used as an alternative to lethal weapons; they can be utilized to end riots without causing injury or death. A Taser is a protective instrument that shocks an attacker from a distance without you needing to be in direct contact. The weapon uses an electric current that causes the person to temporarily lose control over their muscles. This effect on the muscles is known as neuromuscular incapacitation. These non-lethal weapons are often used by the police during altercations to prevent injury.

To deliver the electroshock effect to the intended target, the TASER works differently than a stun gun. A Taser allows you to keep your distance from an assailant; it shoots the electrodes out and away, making it unnecssary to maintain contact with the attacker’s body. A charge of compressed nitrogen propels two electrodes from the Taser. It propels them in a similar way that a paint gun discharges paint pellets. After the electrodes have been shot, the air cartridge has to be replaced. The new cartridge contains a new pair of electrodes for the next time the Taser is fired.

The electrodes attach to the clothing of the target and deliver the electroshock. They remain attached to the main device with small wires that deliver the current. These electrodes are made to adhere to clothing more efficiently. This keeps them in place long enough for the current to be delivered.

Once the current is delivered, the effects of the TASER are temporary. The intended use is to end a conflict rather than to cause any injury or ongoing incapacitation in the assailant.

Many police departments arm their officers with TASERS because they can subdue an assailant quickly when the use of deadly force is not warranted. There are police Taser models that come with specialized equipment such as laser sights to help police officers to use them in times of disturbances. Stun Guns are also carried for self defense. Though they arent legal in all areas, they serve as an alternative personal protection weapon to stun guns and pepper spray. Be sure to check your statutes before buying.

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