| The Taser M18L Advanced Taser is a popular | | | | are much less than with firearms. Effects are |
| consumer model produced by Taser International. | | | | temporary. The device is not without its detractors |
| This model sports a laser sight to help with aim. (You | | | | but studies show it to be relatively safe when used |
| can buy this model without the laser sight in the M18 | | | | in a responsible manner. It is virtually impossible for |
| Advanced Taser.) The M18L package includes four | | | | even an out-of-control perpetrator to over-ride the |
| cartridges, a battery pack (4 x 1.5 volt AA), an | | | | physical effects. |
| operating manual, a practice target poster and Citizen | | | | The Taser M18, unlike most stun guns, actually looks |
| Training CD. It comes housed in a hard black poly | | | | like gun. The high impact black polycarbonate gun is |
| case with integrated handle. It is made in the US. | | | | set off with a mid gun yellow accent. The safety |
| There is a 30 day money back guarantee, 90 day | | | | switch has a lock and armed position. The dimensions |
| product warranty, and a lifetime replacement | | | | with cartridge are 8.30" long, 6" high and 1.75" wide. It |
| warranty if it is left activated next to an assailant. | | | | weighs 19.2 ounces without the cartridge. It has a |
| First, let's clear some misconceptions. A stun gun is a | | | | battery LED indicator. There is a molded mechanical |
| "contact" device meaning the contacts must be | | | | sight it addition to the laser sight. The M18L has a |
| applied directly to the perpetrator to be effective. | | | | range of fifteen feet. |
| This model can function as a contact stun gun with | | | | Depressing and releasing the trigger will result in a |
| or without a cartridge. But that is only a backup | | | | five-second discharge unless the safety switch is |
| feature. A Taser is a device that when activated | | | | moved to the down (SAFE) position. Holding the |
| propels two small probes attached to thin insulated | | | | trigger switch for more than 5 seconds will result in a |
| electrical wires. These attach to an attacker's clothing | | | | continuous discharge until the trigger switch is |
| or skin. The device sends electrical pulses through the | | | | released, or until the batteries are depleted. Normally, |
| wires that disrupt the motor and sensory systems. | | | | aim the laser of the device at one of the large |
| This incapacitates the subject allowing time to flee. | | | | muscle groups (center of mass) such as the torso or |
| The Taser has gained wide law enforcement | | | | thigh areas. |
| acceptance throughout the world. Predictably, injuries | | | | |