Taser Myths and Facts Presentation
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MYTH: The TASER doesn’t work on people using drugs. FACT: The ADVANCED TASER has been found to be the most effective non-lethal weapon against drug users. PCP User MYTH: The TASER only keeps the target down for a few seconds. FACT: The ADVANCED TASER can keep someone down for over half an hour. MYTH: The TASER must hit in exactly the right spot to be effective. FACT: Virtually the entire body is an effective target for the ADVANCED TASER. Effective Target Zones Sprays ADVANCED Firearms TASER MYTH: TASERS can cause heart attacks. FACT: The ADVANCED TASER has been extensively tested and does not affect the heart rhythms. Electrical Safety 10~ - @ « ~ 10~-------= • UL Limit for Ventricular Fibrillation (US) IEC 479 Threshold for Ventricular Fibrillation (Europe) ADVANCED TASER M26 AIR TASER 34000 E ... --t: 10' l ! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - = 1 ....~ ::::l U ® ~ 1o" k - - - - - - = = = = - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ' • o lD 10l.-10.6 ""---10.5 '"""----I.. 104 10.3 Pulse Width (s) ----L 10.2 ........ 10.1 MYTH: Some stun guns have higher voltages than the ADVANCED TASER. FACT: The ADVANCED TASER has the highest true output voltage of any electronic weapon. MYTH: Special Permits are required to carry TASERS. FACT: No permit required in 43 states to carry the ADVANCED TASER or AIR TASER.