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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 pre-set 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 non-destructive 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 an alkaline 9-volt battery that is 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 aftereffects?
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. |
