Aren't all stun guns Tasers?
No, Taser is just a popular brand of stun gun. There are many
manufacturers now making similar models at great pricing with comparable
quality. See our Stun Master or Z-Force series for just such models.
Great reliability and quality without the "designer" label. There is also
one feature difference for most stun guns verses a Taser. A Taser is
going to come with a cartrige that you fire at your attacker. It
shoots out metal tacks about 15-20 feet that stay conected to the gun by
wire. This wire allows a prolonged current to continue from the gun to
the attacker. Thus keeping them disabled for a much longer period of
time. It also has contacts on the end of the gun to shock a second person
in close contact. So there are two ways of using a Taser vs Stun gun.
Hmmm, now that I put on paper, it may be worth the extra cost.
Don't all stun guns shoot out probes?
No, most stun guns like Stun Master and Z-Force are designed for close
contact only. This is why they are so much more affordable. However,
now the question is, would you pay a couple of hundred dollars more to
keep a little distance between you and an attacker. I know my wife would
if she could use my Visa card!
How does a Tazer device really work?
Upon firing, compressed nitrogen projects two TASER probes up to 15 feet
at a speed of 180 feet per second. The probes are connected by thin
insulated wire back to the TASER device. An electrical signal transmits
throughout the region where the probes make contact with the body or
clothing. The result is an instant impairment of the attacker's
neuromuscular control and severely impaired to perform coordinated action.
The ADVANCED TASER M18 series uses an automatic timing mechanism to
apply the electric charge for 5 seconds enough time for you to flee the
area and get to safety.
Is the Taser safe? (I don't want to
kill anyone!)
TASER technology does not depend upon impact or
body penetration to achieve its effect. Its pulsating electrical output
interferes with communication between the brain and the muscular
system,resulting in loss of muscular control. The electrical pulse from TASER
devices It overstimulates the nerves that control muscle movement it
affects them in their natural mode. The TASER is like a remote control
that takes away the ability of the target to control his own body-
but it does so with minimum violence or injury because it uses a
communication mechanism rather than relying on physical injury.
Does the TASER device affect the heart or a cardiac
pacemaker?
The electrical output from TASER devices is well below the levels
required to cause cardiac arrest, or to physically damage an implantable
cardiac device.
Isn't high voltage lethal?
High
voltage, in itself, is not dangerous.(sounds strange I know) One can
receive a 25,000-volt shock of static electricity from a doorknob on a dry
day without harm. The physiological effect of electrical shock is
determined by: the current, its duration, and the power source that produces
the shock. The typical household current of 110 volts is dangerous
because it can pump many amperes of current throughout the body
indefinitely. Remember that the household wall outlet is connected to massive power
plants with virtually unlimited power output capability. By contrast,
the ADVANCED TASER power supply consists of 8 AA alkaline batteries
capable of supplying 26 watts of electrical power for a few
seconds.
What are the after effects? (Is there a hang over, what about
when you hit the ground?)
A person hit with a TASER device will
usually fall to the ground and may feel dazed for several seconds.
Generally, recovery is fast and the effects stop the very instant that the
M18 TASER device shuts off. Some will experience critical response
amnesia and others will experience tingling sensations afterwards. The
pulsating electrical output causes involuntary muscle contractions and a
resulting sense of vertigo. It can momentarily stun or render immobilized.
Some individuals have experienced athletic type injuries and injuries
from falls. Although designed to maximize safety, the TASER is not risk
free and should not be used lightly.
Must the probes
penetrate the body to be effective?
No. The electrical current will
"jump" up to 2 inches as long as both probes are
attached to clothing or skin. At most, only the 3/8-inch needlepoint will
penetrate the skin. Both probes need to be within a cumulative 2
inches of the body to stop an attacker (e.g. if one probe is touching, the
other can be up to 2 inches away, or each probe can be one inch away-
the total spark distance is a maximum of 2 inches for both probes
together). Basically, no matter where you strike the
attacker, both probes have to be within 2" of the body cumulative
(think of the probes being away from the body), not 2" away
from each other. This was the reason the TASER is 50,000 volts; if someone
is wearing a thick jacket the current and the T wave will still "jump" to the subject.
What if the probes
miss?
The TASER system can work if one probe hits a human and the
second falls on grass or dirt as the power may connect through the
ground. However, the results depreciate substantially if the second probe
lands on concrete, asphalt or not all on wood floors. If the probes
miss, the M18 TASER device can be used in a touch-stun mode by aggressively
touching the front of the device to the target. The user is thus
provided with two backups. A secondary Cartridge holder is available that
holds a backup cartridge below the TASER's handgrip. A final
backup if the probes miss the target is the touch stun feature. Should the
user miss or engage a second attacker, the ADVANCED TASER device can
applied directly to the target and it will work like a powerful touch-stun
device.
What is the best-shot at maximum range?
As long as the spread of the probes is at least four inches, the TASER
device should be extremely effective. To ensure that the spread is
greater than four inches, the ADVANCED TASER should be fired at a target
several feet away. The optimum shot is from seven to ten feet away form
the target to achieve maximum effect using a 15-foot cartridge. Although
the TASER has been found to have a high degree of effectiveness, it is
not a "magic bullet". You should always have a
backup plan and be prepared to use the touch-stun capability in case you
miss the target or do not get both probes within the required 2-inch
cumulative arc limitation.
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