We have tried to answer the questions you may have about the Advanced Taser. Please read the frequently asked questions and answers below. If you have a question we have not answered, let us know and we will get the answer for you. HOW DOES AN ADVANCED TASER WORK?
Upon firing, compressed nitrogen projects two ADVANCED TASER probes 15 feet at a speed of 135 feet per second. An electrical signal transmits throughout the region where the probes make contact with the body or clothing. The result is an instant loss of the attacker's neuromuscular control and any ability to perform coordinated action. ADVANCED TASER uses an automatic timing mechanism to apply the electric charge. The ADVANCED TASER releases an electric current in a preset time sequence (an initial seven seconds followed by several 1.8 second breaks for a total time of about 30 seconds in each cycle). This cycle ensures that the nervous system of the target does not recover instantly to allow him to remove the probes. The follow-on bursts disrupt the process of re-equilibration of the nervous system. While the target is disabled, the user can place the device on the ground and escape. HOW CAN THE ADVANCED TASER BE SO EFFECTIVE YET NON-INJURIOUS?
The ADVANCED TASER does not depend upon impact or body penetration to achieve its effect. Its pulsating electrical output interferes with communication between the brain and the muscular system, resulting in loss of control. However, the ADVANCED TASER is nondestructive to nerves, muscles and other body elements. It simply affects them in their natural mode. More importantly, no deaths have ever been directly attributed to the TASER . WHAT HAS TESTING REVEALED REGARDING THE ADVANCED TASER? Anesthesiologist and specialist in medical electronics, Dr. Frank Summers, MD of St. Joseph's Hospital, Orange, California, directed tests of volunteers at St. Joseph's in 1971 and 1974. Dr. Summers stated, "...We undertook this [volunteer test] in the operating rooms at St. Joseph's Hospital. We had an assembly of cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists... we had a real [TASER]. We tested extensively and made movies. The tests were impressive. We monitored all parameters of physiology, including electrocardiographs. The tests did not produce any lethal effects and we found that the background work that had been done did indeed pan out in practice." DOES THE TASER AFFECT THE HEART OR A CARDIAC PACEMAKER?
The ADVANCED TASER's output is well below the level established as "safe" by the federal government in approving such devices as the electrified cattle fence. In a medical study of the Model XR 5000Ô electronic stun gun, Dr. Robert Stratbucker of the University of Nebraska Medical Center confirmed that the T-Wave does not interrupt the heartbeat or damage a pacemaker. Any modern pacemaker is designed to withstand electrical defibrillator pulses that are hundreds of times stronger than the ADVANCED TASER's output. The ADVANCED TASER current of 0.3 joules is well below the 10-50 joule threshold above which cardiac ventricular fibrillation can occur. ISN'T HIGH VOLTAGE LETHAL?
High voltage, in itself, is not dangerous. One can receive a 25,000-volt shock of static electricity from a doorknob on a dry day without harm. The physiological effect of electrical shock is determined by: the current, its duration, and the power source that produces the shock. The typical household current of 110 volts is dangerous because it can pump many amperes of current throughout the body indefinitely. By contrast, the ADVANCED TASER power supply consists of 8 AA batteries that are capable of supplying less than three watts of electrical power for a few minutes. WILL THE TASER CAUSE ELECTROCUTION?
No. The output is metered by the electronics and the electrical energy in each pulse is always the same, regardless of the target condition. The electrical output will not be transferred from one person to another even if they touch. ADVANCED TASER, Inc.'s president has been stunned by an ADVANCED TASER while standing in water to emphasize this point. WHAT ARE THE AFTER EFFECTS?
A person hit with an ADVANCED TASER will feel dazed for several minutes. The pulsating electrical output causes involuntary muscle contractions and a resulting sense of vertigo. It can momentarily stun or render an attacker unconscious. Yet, the ADVANCED TASER's low electrical amperage and short duration of pulsating current, ensures a non-lethal charge. Moreover, it does not cause permanent damage or long-term aftereffects to muscles, nerves or other body functions. A January 1987 Annals of Emergency Medicine study reported TASER technology leaves no long term injuries compared with 50% long term injuries for gun shot injuries. MUST THE PROBES PENETRATE THE BODY TO BE EFFECTIVE?
No. The electrical current will "jump" up to two inches as long as both probes are attached to clothing or skin. At most, only the 3/8-inch needlepoint will penetrate the skin. They have less energy than a spring propelled BB. WHAT IF THE PROBES MISS?
The ADVANCED TASER can be used in a touch-stun mode. The user is thus provided with a final backup if the probes miss the target. Should the user miss or engage a second attacker, he can touch the unit directly to the target and it will work like a powerful touch-stun device. WHAT IS THE BEST-SHOT AT MAXIMUM RANGE?
As long as the spread of the probes is at least six inches, the ADVANCED TASER will be extremely effective. To ensure that the spread is greater than six inches, the ADVANCED TASER should be fired at a target several feet away. The optimum shot is from seven to ten feet away form the target to achieve maximum effect. At seven to ten feet away - the spread of the probes will be approximately 16 inches, ensuring that the target receives the most efficient T-Wave flow. DOES TEMPERATURE HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE ADVANCED TASER? No. The ADVANCED TASER utilizes compressed nitrogen (an inert gas). The ADVANCED TASER compressed air capsules have successfully held their charges at temperatures of minus 20º F and up to 160º F. Moreover, altitude will not adversely effect the firing of an ADVANCED TASER. In addition, the temperature will not effect the T-Wave. However, as with any product containing polycarbonates and other thermoplastics, the ADVANCED TASER and Air Cartridges should never be left in direct sunlight.
What is a TASER and how does it work?
A TASER is a type of weapon that uses EMD (electro-muscular disruption) technology. EMD weapons are an improvement over traditional stun weapons such as stun guns and stun batons that operate at a higher voltage, but lower wattage.
For example, a stun gun or stun baton may operate in the range of 80,000 to 900,000 volts and have a stun capacity of 7 to 14 watts. This level is strong enough to interfere with the communication signals of the central nervous system and cause a temporary loss of coordinated muscle control. The victim will be in a temporary state of shock and felt like they lost coordination.
The higher the voltage of the stun device, the greater the effectiveness of the weapon on the potential victim. While stun devices are normally quite effective, there is a small percentage of the population with a very high pain-tolerance that can maintain some limited aggression characteristics.
A 50,000 volt TASER, with a more powerful 18 to 26 watt pulse, disrupts the central nervous system and directly controls the skeletal muscles causing an uncontrollable contraction of the muscle tissue. The EMD effect overrides the victim's voluntary muscle control to such an extent that even the most pain-tolerant, aggressive attacker will be quickly immobilized and on the ground. The victim's muscles immediately go into overdrive. The muscles contract and release rapidly all at once, converting all the blood sugar into lactic acid, thus rendering the victim's muscles useless.
The TASER is used just like a gun, but with a long wire attached to the bullet and the gun that allows the victim to be "shocked". An individual simply aims the TASER at the victim and upon firing, two probes attached to 15' of trailing wires are expelled by compressed nitrogen gas that propels the probes at a speed of 135 feet per second. The electrical charge passes to the victim's body where the barbed probes have attached to the victim's clothes or bare skin. An initial 7 second charge disables the attacker and continuous pulses every 2 seconds keep the victim from regaining control or removing the wires. This initial cycle continues for about 30 seconds. While the victim is temporarily dazed and disoriented, the TASER owner can push a button to disconnect the probes from the TASER and escape the threatening situation.
A TASER does not require body penetration to work. The powerful electrical current will "jump" up to two inches as long as BOTH probes are attached to the victim's skin or clothing. This powerful electrical current is effective, but causes no long-term damage to nerves, muscles or body tissue. Extensive testing has proven the effectiveness and safety of the TASER.
Oh, and just in case your wondering, TASER is actually an acronym for the Thomas A. Swift Electric Rifle. We have tried to answer the questions you may have about the Advanced Taser. Please read the frequently asked questions and answers below. If you have a question we have not answered, let us know and we will get the answer for you. HOW DOES AN ADVANCED TASER WORK?
Upon firing, compressed nitrogen projects two ADVANCED TASER probes 15 feet at a speed of 135 feet per second. An electrical signal transmits throughout the region where the probes make contact with the body or clothing. The result is an instant loss of the attacker's neuromuscular control and any ability to perform coordinated action. ADVANCED TASER uses an automatic timing mechanism to apply the electric charge. The ADVANCED TASER releases an electric current in a preset time sequence (an initial seven seconds followed by several 1.8 second breaks for a total time of about 30 seconds in each cycle). This cycle ensures that the nervous system of the target does not recover instantly to allow him to remove the probes. The follow-on bursts disrupt the process of re-equilibration of the nervous system. While the target is disabled, the user can place the device on the ground and escape. HOW CAN THE ADVANCED TASER BE SO EFFECTIVE YET NON-INJURIOUS?
The ADVANCED TASER does not depend upon impact or body penetration to achieve its effect. Its pulsating electrical output interferes with communication between the brain and the muscular system, resulting in loss of control. However, the ADVANCED TASER is nondestructive to nerves, muscles and other body elements. It simply affects them in their natural mode. More importantly, no deaths have ever been directly attributed to the TASER . WHAT HAS TESTING REVEALED REGARDING THE ADVANCED TASER? Anesthesiologist and specialist in medical electronics, Dr. Frank Summers, MD of St. Joseph's Hospital, Orange, California, directed tests of volunteers at St. Joseph's in 1971 and 1974. Dr. Summers stated, "...We undertook this [volunteer test] in the operating rooms at St. Joseph's Hospital. We had an assembly of cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists... we had a real [TASER]. We tested extensively and made movies. The tests were impressive. We monitored all parameters of physiology, including electrocardiographs. The tests did not produce any lethal effects and we found that the background work that had been done did indeed pan out in practice." DOES THE TASER AFFECT THE HEART OR A CARDIAC PACEMAKER?
The ADVANCED TASER's output is well below the level established as "safe" by the federal government in approving such devices as the electrified cattle fence. In a medical study of the Model XR 5000Ô electronic stun gun, Dr. Robert Stratbucker of the University of Nebraska Medical Center confirmed that the T-Wave does not interrupt the heartbeat or damage a pacemaker. Any modern pacemaker is designed to withstand electrical defibrillator pulses that are hundreds of times stronger than the ADVANCED TASER's output. The ADVANCED TASER current of 0.3 joules is well below the 10-50 joule threshold above which cardiac ventricular fibrillation can occur. ISN'T HIGH VOLTAGE LETHAL?
High voltage, in itself, is not dangerous. One can receive a 25,000-volt shock of static electricity from a doorknob on a dry day without harm. The physiological effect of electrical shock is determined by: the current, its duration, and the power source that produces the shock. The typical household current of 110 volts is dangerous because it can pump many amperes of current throughout the body indefinitely. By contrast, the ADVANCED TASER power supply consists of 8 AA batteries that are capable of supplying less than three watts of electrical power for a few minutes. WILL THE TASER CAUSE ELECTROCUTION?
No. The output is metered by the electronics and the electrical energy in each pulse is always the same, regardless of the target condition. The electrical output will not be transferred from one person to another even if they touch. ADVANCED TASER, Inc.'s president has been stunned by an ADVANCED TASER while standing in water to emphasize this point. WHAT ARE THE AFTER EFFECTS?
A person hit with an ADVANCED TASER will feel dazed for several minutes. The pulsating electrical output causes involuntary muscle contractions and a resulting sense of vertigo. It can momentarily stun or render an attacker unconscious. Yet, the ADVANCED TASER's low electrical amperage and short duration of pulsating current, ensures a non-lethal charge. Moreover, it does not cause permanent damage or long-term aftereffects to muscles, nerves or other body functions. A January 1987 Annals of Emergency Medicine study reported TASER technology leaves no long term injuries compared with 50% long term injuries for gun shot injuries. MUST THE PROBES PENETRATE THE BODY TO BE EFFECTIVE?
No. The electrical current will "jump" up to two inches as long as both probes are attached to clothing or skin. At most, only the 3/8-inch needlepoint will penetrate the skin. They have less energy than a spring propelled BB. WHAT IF THE PROBES MISS?
The ADVANCED TASER can be used in a touch-stun mode. The user is thus provided with a final backup if the probes miss the target. Should the user miss or engage a second attacker, he can touch the unit directly to the target and it will work like a powerful touch-stun device. WHAT IS THE BEST-SHOT AT MAXIMUM RANGE?
As long as the spread of the probes is at least six inches, the ADVANCED TASER will be extremely effective. To ensure that the spread is greater than six inches, the ADVANCED TASER should be fired at a target several feet away. The optimum shot is from seven to ten feet away form the target to achieve maximum effect. At seven to ten feet away - the spread of the probes will be approximately 16 inches, ensuring that the target receives the most efficient T-Wave flow. DOES TEMPERATURE HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE ADVANCED TASER? No. The ADVANCED TASER utilizes compressed nitrogen (an inert gas). The ADVANCED TASER compressed air capsules have successfully held their charges at temperatures of minus 20º F and up to 160º F. Moreover, altitude will not adversely effect the firing of an ADVANCED TASER. In addition, the temperature will not effect the T-Wave. However, as with any product containing polycarbonates and other thermoplastics, the ADVANCED TASER and Air Cartridges should never be left in direct sunlight.
What is a TASER and how does it work?
A TASER is a type of weapon that uses EMD (electro-muscular disruption) technology. EMD weapons are an improvement over traditional stun weapons such as stun guns and stun batons that operate at a higher voltage, but lower wattage.
For example, a stun gun or stun baton may operate in the range of 80,000 to 900,000 volts and have a stun capacity of 7 to 14 watts. This level is strong enough to interfere with the communication signals of the central nervous system and cause a temporary loss of coordinated muscle control. The victim will be in a temporary state of shock and felt like they lost coordination.
The higher the voltage of the stun device, the greater the effectiveness of the weapon on the potential victim. While stun devices are normally quite effective, there is a small percentage of the population with a very high pain-tolerance that can maintain some limited aggression characteristics.
A 50,000 volt TASER, with a more powerful 18 to 26 watt pulse, disrupts the central nervous system and directly controls the skeletal muscles causing an uncontrollable contraction of the muscle tissue. The EMD effect overrides the victim's voluntary muscle control to such an extent that even the most pain-tolerant, aggressive attacker will be quickly immobilized and on the ground. The victim's muscles immediately go into overdrive. The muscles contract and release rapidly all at once, converting all the blood sugar into lactic acid, thus rendering the victim's muscles useless.
The TASER is used just like a gun, but with a long wire attached to the bullet and the gun that allows the victim to be "shocked". An individual simply aims the TASER at the victim and upon firing, two probes attached to 15' of trailing wires are expelled by compressed nitrogen gas that propels the probes at a speed of 135 feet per second. The electrical charge passes to the victim's body where the barbed probes have attached to the victim's clothes or bare skin. An initial 7 second charge disables the attacker and continuous pulses every 2 seconds keep the victim from regaining control or removing the wires. This initial cycle continues for about 30 seconds. While the victim is temporarily dazed and disoriented, the TASER owner can push a button to disconnect the probes from the TASER and escape the threatening situation.
A TASER does not require body penetration to work. The powerful electrical current will "jump" up to two inches as long as BOTH probes are attached to the victim's skin or clothing. This powerful electrical current is effective, but causes no long-term damage to nerves, muscles or body tissue. Extensive testing has proven the effectiveness and safety of the TASER.
Oh, and just in case your wondering, TASER is actually an acronym for the Thomas A. Swift Electric Rifle.
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