How Does A TASER Work?
Upon firing, compressed nitrogen projects two 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. TASER uses an automatic timing mechanism to apply the electric charge. The TASER releases an electric current in a preset time sequence (The TASER C2 has a 30 second cycle and the TASER M18 has a 5 second 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.
