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INTRODUCTION
TASER is the acronym of Thomas A.Swiftâ„¢s Electronic rifle.
These were first invented in the year 1969.
These are effective personal defense weapons.
The basic principle is based on the Ohmâ„¢s Law.
An Electroshock weapon is a weapon used for subduing a person by administering electric shock that may disrupt superficial muscle functions.
BASIC PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The basic principle of operation is based on the Ohmâ„¢s Law.
Uses a temporary high-voltage low-current electrical discharge to override the body's muscle-triggering mechanisms.
Applying electroshock devices to more sensitive parts of the body is more painful.
The Ohmâ„¢s Law states that the ratio of voltage to current is a constant called Resistance.
These were the first developed Tasers.These were not provided with probes.
TASERS USE ELECTRICITY
Itâ„¢s not the voltage itâ„¢s the amperage that is dangerous
Tasers use high voltage, but very low amperage
M26: 3.6 milliamps (average current)
X26: 2.1 milliamps (average current)
PROBE OF TASER
Contains a folded wire, two mini arrows with hooks at their ends and the wires attached to the rear ends of the arrows and a means for firing the arrows
PRINCIPLE OF PROBE
When fired, the mini arrows will be launched and if they hit a target, they will be attached to the target by the hooks while the wires carry the current from the weapon to the target.
ADVANTAGES OF THE TASER
Less risk of injury to law enforcement officers when subjects actively resist
Less risk of injury or death to subjects from law enforcement use of force.
These are mainly used as Self Defense Weapon.
These are more safe than contact based self defense weapons.
The subject is paralyzed in just five seconds after the trigger has been applied.
TASER EFFECTS
High voltage affects nerves
Leads to intense muscle contraction
Does not affect muscles directly
DISADVANTAGES OF TASER
Tasers have caused injuries, but most Taser-related injuries are minor.
Muscle Contraction Injuries
Stress fractures
Muscle or tendon strain or tears
Back injuries
Joint injuries
Injuries from Falls
May be serious depending on the height
Minor Surface Burns
Due to arcing Taser devices are the safest, most effective self defense technology available because it incapacitates the subject when used in probe mode while creating low probability of injury.
Penetrating Eye Injuries
CONCLUSION
Taser devices are the safest, most effective self defense technology available because it incapacitates the subject when used in probe mode while creating low probability of injury.