Protect Yourself with the Advanced TASER M18L

Today in the news there is a lot of controversy aboutTaser M18 and M18L:
the use of Stun Guns and Advanced Tasers. HowHow can the TASER system be so effective yet be
much do you know about Tasers? Have yougenerally safe? TASER technology does not depend
considered whether this versatile option is the right selfupon impact or body penetration to achieve its effect.
defense tool for you? Do you think that Tasers areIts pulsating electrical output interferes with
more ideal for police verses the Glock 9mm? Thiscommunication between the brain and the muscular
article will help educate you on the important facts ofsystem, resulting in loss of muscular control. The
Taser use and help you to decide if a Taser can helpelectrical pulse from TASER devices It over stimulates
keep you safe, brought to you bythe nerves that control muscle movement it affects
The new Advanced Taser M-18 series has almostthem in their natural mode. The TASER is like a
100% effectiveness rating. It combines the injuryremote control that takes away the ability of the
reducing benefits of traditional stun technology with atarget to control his own body - but it does so with
quantum leap in stopping power via newminimum violence or injury because it uses a
Electro-Muscular Disruption (EMD) technology. In policecommunication mechanism rather than relying on
studies, the new Advanced Taser has a higher instantphysical injury.
incapacitation rate than a 9mm hand gun. TheDoes the TASER device affect the heart or a cardiac
Advanced Taser shoots out 2 darts attached to 15pacemaker? The electrical output from TASER
feet of wire. 50,000 volts travel over the wires anddevices is well below the levels required to cause
over-rides the central nervous system providingcardiac arrest, or to physically damage an implantable
incredible take down power.cardiac device.
NEW Electro-Muscular Disruption (EMD) TechnologyIsn't high voltage lethal? High voltage, in itself, is not
There are two categories of energy weapons: Stundangerous. One can receive a 25,000-volt shock of
weapons and EMD weapons. STUN WEAPONS:static electricity from a doorknob on a dry day without
Traditional stun technology weapons operate in a 7-14harm. The physiological effect of electrical shock is
Watt range and interfere with the communicationdetermined by: the current, its duration, and the power
signals within the nervous system of the target. Thesesource that produces the shock. The typical household
stun systems primarily effect the sensory nervouscurrent of 110 volts is dangerous because it can pump
system. Like static on the communication linesmany amperes of current throughout the body
between the brain and the body, stun systemsindefinitely. Remember that the household wall outlet is
interfere with the human command and controlconnected to massive power plants with virtually
systems. However, a small percentage of people withunlimited power output capability. By contrast, the
a very high tolerance for electrical stimulation can fightADVANCED TASER power supply consists of 8 AA
through the effect of these 7-14 Watt systems. EMDalkaline batteries capable of supplying 26 watts of
WEAPONS: EMD weapons use a more powerful 18electrical power for a few seconds.
to 26 Watt electrical signal to completely override theWhat are the aftereffects? A person hit with a
central nervous system and directly control the skeletalTASER device will usually fall to the ground and may
muscles. This EMD effect causes an uncontrollablefeel dazed for several seconds. Generally, recovery is
contraction of the muscle tissue, allowing the M-Seriesfast and the effects stop the very instant that the M18
to physically debilitate a target regardless of painTASER device shuts off. Some will experience critical
tolerance or mental focus. The ADVANCED TASERresponse amnesia and others will experience tingling
M-Series are EMD weapons -- specifically designed tosensations afterwards. The pulsating electrical output
stop even the most elite, aggressive, focusedcauses involuntary muscle contractions and a resulting
combatants. Rather than simply interfering withsense of vertigo. It can momentarily stun or render
communication between the brain and muscles, theimmobilized. Some individuals have experienced athletic
ADVANCED TASER EMD systems directly tell thetype injuries and injuries from falls. Although designed
muscles what to do: contract until the target is in theto maximize safety, the TASER is not risk free and
fetal position on the ground.should not be used lightly.
How the TASERÂ(R) M18L works:Must the probes penetrate the body to be effective?
Arming and firing the TASERÂ(R) M18L is anNo. The electrical current will "jump" up to 2 inches as
almost instinctive motion which can be easilylong as both probes are attached to clothing or skin. At
accomplished without even looking down. You canmost, only the 3/8-inch needlepoint will penetrate the
practice by doing it without a cartridge in the weapon.skin. Both probes need to be within a cumulative 2
Firing the weapon without a cartridge will light the laserinches of the body to stop an attacker (e.g. if one
sight and arc high voltage sparks across the front ofprobe is touching, the other can be up to 2 inches
the barrel like an ordinary stun gun. You can also testaway, or each probe can be one inch away - the total
fire the TASERÂ(R) with a cartridge in the barrelspark distance is a maximum of 2 inches for both
by aiming at a piece of aluminum foil attached to a wallprobes together). Basically, no matter where you strike
from a distance of up to 15 feet. Thethe attacker, both probes have to be within 2" of the
TASERÂ(R) M18L comes with 4 cartridges forbody cumulative (think of the probes being away from
that purpose. Each cartridge fires only once. Neverthe body), not 2" away from each other. This was the
practice on another person. The TASERÂ(R) isreason the TASER is 50,000 volts; if someone is
a very serious weapon. There is a safety lever onwearing a thick jacket the current and the T wave will
both sides of the weapon for easy thumb release bystill "jump" to the subject. What if the probes miss?
both right and left-handed persons. The safety will notThe TASER system can work if one probe hits a
accidentally disengage in a pocket or purse underhuman and the second falls on grass or dirt as the
normal circumstances. The safety action and triggerpower may connect through the ground. However, the
action is simple and instinctive. Releasing the safetyresults depreciate substantially if the second probe
also simultaneously activates the laser sight. The laserlands on concrete, asphalt or not all on wood floors. If
sight increases the deterrence value of the weaponthe probes miss, the M18 TASER device can be used
since an attacker's reaction might be to turn and runin a touch-stun mode by aggressively touching the
when they see the laser sight pointed at them. Mostfront of the device to the target. The user is thus
important is that the laser sight virtually insures youprovided with two backups. A secondary Cartridge
won't miss. The cartridge fires once and bothholder is available that holds a backup cartridge below
projectiles must hit the subject's body or clothing. Thethe TASER's handgrip. A final backup if the probes
projectiles have barbed hooks that embed themselvesmiss the target is the touch stun feature. Should the
in clothing or under the skin about 1/2 inch. Theseuser miss or engage a second attacker, the
projectiles must sometimes be surgically removed. AsADVANCED TASER device can applied directly to
a short-range weapon, the maximum range is 15 feet.the target and it will work like a powerful touch-stun
Both projectiles must hit, and the projectiles spread outdevice. What is the best-shot at maximum range? As
somewhat as the distance to the subject increases.long as the spread of the probes is at least four
Therefore accuracy is greater at a distance of 5 to 10inches, the TASER device should be extremely
feet. Fire from a safe distance, but remember that theeffective. To ensure that the spread is greater than
closer you are, the less likely you are to miss. Thefour inches, the ADVANCED TASER should be fired
TASERÂ(R) is a single-shot weapon. Theat a target several feet away. The optimum shot is
cartridge must be replaced after firing in order to firefrom seven to ten feet away form the target to
again at a distance. However if you do miss, or if thereachieve maximum effect using a 15-foot cartridge.
is a second attacker, the TASERÂ(R) willAlthough the TASER has been found to have a high
continue to function on contact like an ordinary stundegree of effectiveness, it is not a "magic bullet." You
gun, even if you do not have time to replace orshould always have a backup plan and be prepared to
remove the spent cartridge. The TASERÂ(R)use the touch-stun capability in case you miss the
M18 and M18L (L is the laser sight model) will bringtarget or do not get both probes within the required
down an attacker 99 times out of a hundred. It is an2-inch cumulative arc limitation.
extremely rugged and dependable weapon. It isTo purchase the TASER, please visit
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"Electro Muscular Disruption" (EMD) that interrupts theTASER M-18L Specifications
body's ability to control it's muscles. Therefore the•Power output: 50,000V 18 Watts,
TASERÂ(R) will bring down an attacker 99 times1.76 Joules per pulse energy (5-second automatic
out of a hundred and keep them down for at least 2timing cycle per discharge) •Power
or 3 minutes and usually 5 minutes or more.input: 12 VDC: 4-6 A •Power supply:
Dimensions are 8" long with the cartridge in place and8 AA Duracell Ultra Alkaline batteries or Energizer
5 1/2" high. Weight is 1 lb with batteries in place. TheNickel Metal Hydride rechargeable AA batteries, self
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and look like the serious weapons they are. You caninsertion prevention feature. •Aiming
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You don't need any permits to carry it!650 Nanometer wavelength, daytime laser sight
TASER is not considered a firearm - they're legal to(optimized at 13 foot range).
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IL, MA, RI, NY, NJ, WI, MI, HI and certain cities and(inches). •Safety levers:
counties. Legal, but with restrictions in CT, FL, IN, NC,Ambidextrous •Battery indicator:
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