How is a Stun Gun Used?
A Taser is one of a few non lethal weapons used as an alternative to deadly weapons; they can be used to end conflict situations without causing injury or death. A TASER is a weapon that uses electroshock to subdue the person being shocked without you having to be in direct contact with them. 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 pressurized nitrogen shoots two electrodes from the device. 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 in contact with the main weapon with small wires that deliver the current. The electrodes are designed to help them to attach to clothing more efficiently. This keeps them in place long enough to deliver the charge.
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. Police Taser models are equipped additional equipment, like laser sights, that police can use during uprisings. Stun Guns are also carried for self defense. Though they aren’t legal in all areas, they serve as an alternative personal protection weapon to stun guns and pepper spray. Remember to check your local regulations before purchasing.
