CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
BASIC PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION BLOCK DIAGRAM TASERS USE ELECTRICTY PROBE OF TASER PRINCIPLE OF PROBE

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

CONCLUSION

An Electroshock weapon is a weapon used for subduing a person by administering electric shock that may disrupt superficial muscle functions.

INTRODUCTION

TASER is the acronym of Thomas A.Swifts Electronic rifle. These were first invented in the year 1969.

These are effective personal defense weapons.

The basic principle is based on the Ohms Law.

BASIC PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The Ohms Law states that the ratio of voltage to current is a constant called Resistance.

The basic principle of operation is based on the Ohms 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.

These were the first developed Tasers.These were not provided with probes.

THE MODIFIED TASER

Source: http://www.pointshooting.com/m26black.jpg

BLOCK DIAGRAM
Impedance
Waveform shaper

load

TASERS USE ELECTRICITY

Its not the voltage its 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

PROBE TRAJECTORY

Aim like a standard firearm at center of mass Use sights and/or laser The spread is such that .3m for each feet.

Spread in ft

(m)

.6

1.5m

5'

2.1m

3m

7'

10'

4.5m

15

21

6.4m

25

7.6m

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.

ADVANTAGES

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.

TASER INJURIES

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

TASER INJURIES

Minor Surface Burns

Due to arcing

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.

N OW

ITS MORE EASY TO HANDLE CRIMINALS WITH

TASERS