Tasers
By, Deli
Introduction
Did you ever see an electric weapon that can stop a whole army with a single shot in a future film? Well, it looks like for that weapon we will need to wait, but there is a similar weapon that is used for self defence. That weapon is called a Taser Gun.
What is a Taser?
A Taser or a conducted electrical weapon also known as (CEW) is an electroshock weapon sold by Taser International. The taser gun fires two very thin metal strings. The strings are connected to the base of the taser, to deliver electric current which disrupt voluntary control of muscles, causing neuromuscular incapacitation, which means if someone got hit by it they can not move their muscles. Someone struck by a Taser experiences extreme pain mostly in their muscles.
How does it work?
What range?
How can it work?
How does it look?
Who uses it?
The taser gun is mostly used by police officers, for self defense by harming people or to stop a thief or a person who is causing harm to citizens. But In more than 12% of cases Tasers were used against black people, who make up 5% of the population. The taser gun is a legal weapon which means you won't go to jail if you don’t have a licence for it, unlike other guns. Although you probably mostly hear it’s only used by police, the taser gun can be used by other people just like you.
History
A NASA researcher called Jack Cover began developing the Taser gun in 1969. By 1974 Cover had finished the developing the divice which he called Tom Swift. "Thomas Swift's electric rifle", by "Victor Appleton" Was the book he got the idea from. Tom Swift was Covers favorite childhood character. Through time other companies invented more taser guns like the, Taser Pulse or the, Taser x27.
Conclusion.
Taser International said that the taser gun is the best weapon for self defense. Although people have created different taser guns, the Taser x27 is the best one available on the market to this day. If you live in a rough neighborhood or need self defence, I would recommend the Taser x27. Do you think police officers should have tasers?
Information.
ttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taser
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/other-gadgets/stun-gun5.htm.