| Taser | |
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| Taser | |
| Type: | Weapon |
| Availability: | Common item |
| Manufacturer: | Axon |
| Model: | Taser X26 Taser X2 Defender Taser X3 |
A taser is self defense weapon used by law enforcement. It is a handheld device that fires electromagnetic darts at a target connected to conductors that delivers an electric charge to a victim, rendering them unconscious. Depending upon the power being conducted through a taser, the effect may also be lethal in some cases. Some law enforcement agencies, such as police departments may use tasers as a supplemental tool alongside their police issue sidearms.
Stun gun[]
A stun gun is an incapacitating weapon that delivers an electric shock aimed at temporarily disrupting muscle functions and/or inflicting pain without causing significant injury to an opponent. The recipient is immobilized via two metal probes connected via wires to the electroshock device. The recipient feels pain, and can be momentarily paralyzed while an electric current is being applied. Essential to the operation of electroshock, stun guns and cattle prods is sufficient amperage to allow the weapon to stun. Without amperage these weapons cannot stun and the degree to which the weapon is capable of stunning depends on its proper use of amperage. It is reported that applying electroshock devices to more sensitive parts of the body is even more painful. The maximum effective areas for stun gun usage are upper shoulder, below the rib cage, and the upper hip. High voltages are used, but because most devices use a non-lethal current, death does not usually occur from a single shock. The resulting "shock" is caused by muscles twitching uncontrollably, appearing as muscle spasms.
Devon Evans once used a taser/stun gun to zap killer doll Chucky, who was threatening to blow up a house with a homemade bomb. Bold move, but it didn't really work out too well. Chucky blew the place up anyway. [1]
Notes & Trivia[]
- Tasers and Taser gun both redirect to this page.
- While seemingly used as a general term, Taser is actually a brand name. The Taser was developed by the Axon company.
- A popular phrase commonly associated with Tasers is the defensive cry of "Don't tase me, bro!"
- Another weapon, which is similar to a Taser is a stun gun. Like the Taser, it delivers an electric jolt to a target, but this requires direct contact with an opponent in order to be effective, whereas a Taser can be used for a distance attack.