| First developed in the late 1960s, TASER technology | | | | being unable to stand or direct his muscles. The jolt |
| was developed by a research scientist at NASA. His | | | | of a 50,000 volt surge through his body interrupts |
| goal was to provide non-lethal protection options. | | | | the attacker's ability to make any deliberate moves. |
| Taser International was born when the inventor and | | | | The result: you have time to 1) escape and/or 2) call |
| the Smith brothers, Rick and Tom, joined forces. The | | | | for reinforcements before the bad guy recovers. |
| catalyst for the Smiths was the shooting death of | | | | Now for the best of both worlds: Taser International |
| two high school friends who were felled by someone | | | | has invented a product that combines the advantage |
| carrying a licensed firearm. | | | | of keeping potential attackers at a distance and |
| First, let's look at TASERs. They provide | | | | provides close quarters defense. The TASER C2, as |
| long-distance protection. Using a replaceable TASER | | | | in regular TASERs, fires its darts up to 15 feet, |
| cartridge which holds a compressed type of inert gas | | | | providing anyone with the ability to protect oneself |
| (nitrogen), a TASER fires a pair of barbed projectiles | | | | and family members from danger. |
| toward the attacker. The projectiles are attached to | | | | Also, the TASER C2 also has the ability to function |
| highly conductive, insulated wires coming from the | | | | as a stun gun. Even after the projectiles have been |
| hand-held device. The wires conduct a 50,000 volt | | | | fired, the TASER C2 can be used at close quarters. |
| shock to the attacker at a distance up to 15 feet | | | | It can also deliver a debilitating jolt without having the |
| (4.5 meters). The newer models are capable of | | | | projectile cartridge installed. The backup capability |
| delivering stopping power not only through thick | | | | seriously elevates the usefulness and diversity of the |
| clothing (up to a cumulative total of two inches) but | | | | device. That means that with a single weapon, you |
| even through Level III body armor, like a bullet-proof | | | | have the advantage of both a direct contact stun |
| vest. | | | | gun and a distance conscious TASER. |
| Second, take a look at stun guns. These non-lethal | | | | The advantage of these take down power options |
| weapons do not fire any sort of projectile. While | | | | provides the brief amount of time needed to defuse |
| they come in an amazing variety of shapes and sizes | | | | or escape a dangerous situation. In addition, the |
| (like cell phones, flashlights, etc.), the one thing they | | | | TASER C2 comes in a variety of colors, is |
| have in common is that the stun gun must come in | | | | ergonomically designed, and packs a Lithium Power |
| contact with the assailant. This means the "bad buy" | | | | Magazine good for at least 50 applications. All told, |
| will have to be a lot closer than if you were firing a | | | | the TASER C2 provides a whole lot of bang for the |
| TASER. Nevertheless, they pack a hefty charge and | | | | buck. |
| are capable of reducing a big, hulking attacker to | | | | |