TASER Technology

Basically, “TASER” is a self-defense electronic control device (ECD) manufactured by TASER International, Inc.  

Electronic control devices (ECDs) use propelled wires or direct contact to conduct energy to affect the sensory and motor functions of the nervous system known as Neuromuscular Incapacitation or NMI. 

What is Neuromuscular Incapacitation or NMI?

The human nervous system communicates with simple electrical impulses.  The brain and spinal cord are the command center that processes information and makes decisions.  The peripheral nervous system includes the sensory and motor nerves.  The sensory nerves carry information from the body to the brain such as temperature, touch, etc.  The motor nerves carry commands from the brain to the muscles to control movement and can be involuntary in response to the sensory information.  An example would be the involuntary muscle reaction to pull your hand away from a hot object.

TASER (ECD) technology uses similar electrical pulses to cause stimulation that affects the sensory and motor nerves.  Neuromuscular Incapacitation (NMI) occurs when a device is able to cause involuntary stimulation of both the sensory nerves and the motor nerves.  It is not dependent on pain and is effective on subjects with a high level of pain tolerance.

Previous generations of stun guns could primarily affect the sensory nerves only, resulting in pain compliance.  A person with a very high tolerance to pain might be able to fight through the pain of a traditional stun gun.

 

What are the Common Effects of NMI?

TASER (ECD) technology is designed to cause incapacitation and involuntary muscle contractions, making secondary injuries a possibility.  These potential injuries include, but are not limited to:  cuts, bruises, impact injuries, and abrasions caused by falling, and strain-related injuries from muscle contractions such as muscle or tendon tears, or stress fractures.  These injuries are secondary in nature and not directly attributable to the electric stimulation of the Taser device, but are possible consequences of the involuntary muscle contractions the Taser device induces to product incapacitation.  Some examples of secondary injuries are:
-          Subject may fall immediately to the ground and be unable to catch themselves
-          Subject may yell or scream
-          Subject may freeze in place with legs locked
-          Subject may feel dazed for several seconds or minutes
-          Subject may experience temporary tingling sensations

 

What is the Basic Electrical Theory behind NMI?

-          Electricity must be able to flow between the probes or the electrodes.

-          Electricity generally follows the path of least resistance between the probes.  The greater the spread between the probes on the target, the greater the NMI effectiveness.

-          Electricity will generally not pass to others in contact with the subject unless contact is made directly between or on the probes.

-          Electricity can arc through clothing.  Exposure to water will not cause electrocution or increase the power to the subject.  Modern pacemakers and implanted cardiac defibrillators withstand external electrical defibrillators at least 800 times stronger than the TASER conducted energy pulses.

Taser® and Taser C® are registered trademarks of TASER International, Inc.

 ACTIVATION

TASER International, Inc. has implemented the following policy.  The TASER will only function after the owner completes a background check through the manufacturer to prevent misuse.  There is a $9.95 activation fee.  You will be provided with a  phone number or web address for activation.  This process takes only about 5 minutes to complete.  Purchasers must be 18 years old or older. 

LIFETIME REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE

If used in self-defense, the TASER can be deployed and left behind attached to the attacker causing incapacitation while the victim has the opportunity to reach safety.  When deployed, it delivers a 30 second energy burst to the attacker thus keeping him/her incapacitated while the victim escapes.  It is important to note that if a copy of the police report is sent documenting the incident, we will replace your unit free of charge.  If you send us a copy of the report, it means that the TASER obviously did it’s job.  We will be happy you survived and will happily provide you with a new one.

 

SHIPPING LIMITATIONS

TASERs cannot be shipped to the following states:  New York, Massachusettes, Illinois, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Michigan, Hawaii, or the city of Philadelphia, PA. 

 

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