What is a Taser gun? (From Daily Echo)
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What is a Taser gun?
7:52am Friday 8th February 2013 in News
What is a Taser gun?
A TASER is described as a “less lethal” weapon used by police officers in situations where once a firearm may have been used to deal with a violent or lifethreatening situation.
They can also be used to deal with people thought to be carrying a dangerous weapon who could endanger their life or that of others.
The Taser releases an electric shock that can temporarily incapacitate a person.
They are different to stun guns, which have to have direct contact with the skin to take effect. Currently only specialist firearms officers and a small number of police officers are able to carry the weapon.
The Mad Dog says...
11:54am Fri 8 Feb 13