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Taser Frequently Asked Questions
Tasers can be a valuable self defense tool, especially for law enforcement officers and security personnel. Designed to deliver powerful shocks to subdue attackers effectively, these innovative self defense devices are the perfect fit for protecting yourself, your officers, and your family. The selection of Tazers from DefendWell.com are sure to be an essential self defense item in your home. To answer your questions about taser guns and how they can aid in your personal safety, take a look at these frequently asked questions and always remember, DefendWell.com is happy to offer advice on any of our fine self defense products. Feel free to contact us for more information.
What are Tasers?
Tasers, also known as Tazers or Taser Guns, are self defense products designed to look and perform much like a gun. These devices shoot electrical probes up to 15 feet that anchor into your attacker and proceed to deliver a powerful electric shock that can override the central nervous system, giving you enough time to subdue your attacker and get help. In addition, these devices are much more effective than stun guns in preventing attack and can prove incredibly beneficial to those who live alone, work in law enforcement, or feel they need a powerful approach to protection. The primary advantage a taser carries over stun guns and other forms of self defense is the distance at which they can protect you. Because they have a range of up to 15 feet, you can bring down your attacker before they're within reach.
Are Tasers Lethal Weapons?
No, there is no conclusive evidence that a Taser has ever been responsible for death. There are risks associated with Taser use, such as injuries brought on from a fall, and as such, like all self defense products, Tasers are not to be treated as toys. However, they have a strong record of providing superior protection to both law enforcement officers and civilians, and are much safer than guns for all parties involved, including bystanders.
Are Tasers Legal Self Defense Products?
There are certain restrictions that apply to Taser possession and use, and we urge you to check with your local law enforcement agency before purchasing a Taser. They are currently legal for purchase in 43 states by individuals 18 years of age and older. It is illegal to possess a Taser if you live in DC, HI, MA, MI, NJ, NY, RI and WI. Certain cities in states other than those listed also restrict Taser possession. CT and IL have certain Taser restrictions. As is the case with stun guns, pepper spray, and other forms of self defense products, it is always best to check the laws of both where you live, and where you are planning on carrying said devices.
How Much Electricity Does A Taser Use?
Depending on the type of Taser Gun you choose, tasers can deliver up to 50,000 volts of electricity to your attacker; however, that voltage gets distributed throughout the wires and probes used in the taser, as well in the attacker. In reality, the attacker actually receives about 2,000 volts when being shocked.
Are There Risks To Using Tasers?
The risks and benefits of using Tazers are still being investigated as both law enforcement agencies and doctors examine how tazers and taser guns can be used on an attacker. Some feel that tasers, such as C2 tasers, pose a cardiac health risk, while others feel that they are harmless.
How Can I Learn To Use My Taser?
Taser Guns, C2 Tasers, and Tazer models from DefendWell.com come with instructional DVDs or CDs to help you understand how to best use these self defense products. You can also purchase Taser Practice Targets to fully explore how your taser operates. You will need additional cartridges, however, should you choose to practice using your taser. Additional Taser Cartridges are available at DefendWell.com.
Can a Taser Protect Me Once an Assailant Has Pointed a Gun at Me? If I Use The Taser Against Them, Will They Drop Their Gun or Shoot?
It is important to remember that while a taser may have a greater instant incapacitation rate than some guns, it is not nearly as dangerous as guns. As such, we only recommend using a taser before a gun is pulled. Once that has happened, you could be putting your life in further danger by threatening the assailant with a less dangerous device than they are threatening you with.
How Does a Taser Work, and Is Using a Taser Similar to Firing a Gun?
A Taser relies on compressed nitrogen to fire both the probes and AFID (Anti-Felon Identification) tags. A Taser will produce a loud sound upon firing, but there is no recoil as there would be with a gun. It is also important to remember that Tasers are very different from guns overall. Their instant incapacitation rate makes them an extremely reliable source of protection; however, they are designed to disable an attacker long enough for you to escape to safety, not to cause permanent injury or death. This makes Tasers a very attractive option for countless reasons, not the least of which is that many people are simply not comfortable with carrying a lethal weapon.
Can Tasers Be Used Against Attacking Animals?
Tasers are designed to be used against human attackers. Humans and animals have very different central nervous systems, which Tasers work to override. Because of this difference, we can offer no guarantees on the effect they will have on animals, or the potential legal ramifications of using them against animals.
Can You Provide Me With More Information on the Taser C2?
Sure! The popular C2 Taser is a safety device that can stop a threat up to 15 feet away. Two probes are launched that will attach to the attacker and incapacitate them for 30 seconds while you escape.
A lot of people have asked us if they have to replace their Taser C2 after each firing. In short, no. The actual Taser device has unlimited uses, it is the C2 Taser Cartridges you have to replace after each firing. In addition to requiring a fresh cartridge for each firing, you will also have to replace the Lithium Power Magazine after 50 firings. The C2 Taser you purchase from DefendWell.com includes one cartridge and one lithium power magazine.
Additionally, the Taser device itself comes equipped with a Lifetime Replacement Guarantee. If you do have to use the Taser C2 to defend yourself against an attacker, file a report with the police afterward and send a copy to Taser International for a replacement taser. Do not put yourself at an unnecessary risk by attempting to retrieve your C2 Taser before leaving the scene. This Lifetime Replacement Guarantee is built to put the worry of property loss out of the equation. Your safety is most important – once the attacker has been tased, leave as quickly as possibly.
An additional benefit of the C2 Taser is that it also functions as a stun gun. If you fire the taser and miss the attacker, you still have a top-quality self defense device to protect yourself with.
While the Taser C2 is a popular and powerful taser device, it is not the one used by law enforcement officers. It operates with the same technology, but does not record data, as the advanced tasers used by police officers do. The models used by law enforcement are the Taser X26 (of which DefendWell.com offers the civilian version, the Taser X26C) and the Advanced Taser M26.
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