How to Use Tasers

Tasers are electroshock weapons designed to incapacitate an aggressor without lethal force. They have become popular with both law enforcement and consumers concerned with personal safety. Though there are a number of different manufacturers and models, one of the most popular is the Taser C2, made by Taser International.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Load the cartridge, with the lightning symbol facing to the front, until it clicks.

2. Aim the Taser at the target.

3. Slide back the trigger safety cover with your thumb.

4. Press the trigger while holding the Taser steady. The probes will shoot out, latch onto the target and delivery the shock.

5. If the target is in direct contact, the Taser C2 can be used as a direct stun gun by pressing the front of the Taser against the target while pressing the trigger.

Tips & Warnings

• You must be 15 feet or less away from the target for the probes from the Taser to reach it. Tasers should not be used indiscriminately. They can be lethal in a small number of cases. It is best to think of them as a last resort method of self-defense.
• It is not legal to carry a Taser in all states. Tasers are restricted in Washington, DC, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin.

Resources

• More About Tasers