Tasers

CONTENTSINTRODUCTION

BASIC PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

BLOCK DIAGRAM

TASERS USE ELECTRICTY

PROBE OF TASER

PRINCIPLE OF PROBE

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION

TASER is the acronym of Thomas A.Swift’s Electronic rifle.

These were first invented in the year 1969.

These are effective “personal defense” weapons.

The basic principle is based on the Ohm’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 Ohm’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 Ohm’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.

THE MODIFIED TASER

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

BLOCK DIAGRAM

Energy source

Waveformshaper

Impedance

load

S

current

S Switch

It’s not the voltage it’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)

TASERS USE ELECTRICITY

PROBE OF TASERContains 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.

Aim like a standard firearm at center of mass

Use sights and/or laser

The spread is such that .3m for each feet.

PROBE TRAJECTORY

(m) .6 1.5m 2.1m 3m 4.5m 6.4m 7.6mSpread in ft 2′ 5' 7' 10' 15′ 21′ 25′

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 OF THE TASER

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.

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