| When you are shopping for a self defense weapon, | | | | of personal protection, which is part of the reason that |
| you will likely be considering a Taser stun gun as one | | | | these products are so popular. |
| of your options. The Taser brand of stun gun is one of | | | | When propelled, these self defense weapons can only |
| the most well-known brands of personal protection | | | | be used once. However, if you are using them in close |
| products. Recently Taser introduced a new product, | | | | proximity to your attacker, you can use them |
| the Taser C2. What do you need to know about this | | | | repeatedly. Once you are away from the attacker, |
| self defense weapon before buying one? How can | | | | you can reload the gun for another use. |
| you know if it is the right product for your needs? | | | | There has been some controversy about this latest |
| There are many benefits to owning the Taser C2. This | | | | Taser product. The controversy is no different than |
| compact self defense weapon is about the size of a | | | | the controversy that has surrounded stun guns since |
| television remote. It can easily slip into a purse or | | | | their inception. Many opponents to these products feel |
| backpack, making it a great choice for women and | | | | that they are not safe for the general public. They |
| students. It also has a lower price tag than many | | | | believe that people can, and will, use Taser products |
| Taser products, which makes it more attainable for | | | | as torture weapons. While most opponents feel that |
| people in the general public. Currently Taser C2 | | | | stun gun products are fine for law enforcement |
| stunners cost around $300. They also come in four | | | | officials, they also feel that the general public should |
| colors, pink, blue, silver, and black. | | | | not be allowed to use them. |
| The Taser C2 works in two ways. If you are in direct | | | | While these are legitimate concerns that should not be |
| contact with an attacker, it can be placed in direct | | | | overlooked, the company that created these products |
| contact to deliver the charge. These guns can stun | | | | has done many things to help control the misuse of |
| through two inches of clothing. However, unlike | | | | their Taser C2 product. In order for someone to use a |
| traditional stun guns, this Taser product can also propel | | | | Taser C2, they must have an activation code. This |
| the charge up to 15 feet. This allows you to ward off | | | | activation code is only delivered after the individual has |
| an attack before it begins. | | | | passed a thorough background check administered by |
| The Taser, like all stun guns, works by delivering an | | | | SureCheck. This background check is designed to |
| electrical charge to the attacker's body. Since our | | | | pinpoint individuals who are likely to misuse their self |
| nervous systems rely on electrical impulses from the | | | | defense weapons. |
| brain to the muscles and nerves, adding electricity to | | | | Will people misuse Taser guns? They probably will. |
| the body can disrupt the normal function of the | | | | However, people misuse handguns all around the |
| nervous system. As a result, muscles cannot function | | | | world, yet we still sell them to the general public. Most |
| properly. The attacker becomes weak or paralyzed | | | | experts feel that Tasers provide the general public |
| temporarily, allowing you to escape. The amount of | | | | with the ability to defend themselves in a non-lethal |
| electrical shock delivered by these products is not | | | | fashion. As with most self defense weapons, the |
| enough to kill or injure the attacker, but just enough to | | | | potential for misuse is there, but the benefit of personal |
| disable him long enough for the person being attacked | | | | protection far outweighs the potential misuses of these |
| to get to safety. This makes a Taser a non-lethal form | | | | products. |