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SAFETY - The TASER® X26C can
stop a threat up to 15 feet away (4.5 meters), allowing you a safe distance to
protect yourself and family from an attacker. If an up close defense
is needed, the X26C doubles as a contact stun device to repel someone as a
powerful and unexpected backup capability. TASER® technology has proven
itself as a safe and effective choice of self-defense with over 500,000
worldwide users.
Effectiveness - TASER ECDs are the ONLY devices that can consistently incapacitate aggressive,
dangerous people. They bring the incredible stopping power that has been field-tested by thousands
of law enforcement officers around the world, boasting a 95% effective rating. work anywhere on
the body, unlike other conventional weapons with a specified target area. They are safer and more
effective than other options, such as sprays or direct contact stun guns, which require potentially
dangerous chemicals or close range to stop an attacker and often prove to be ineffective on
individuals under the influence of drugs and alcohol. TASER ECDs allow you to take control of
your personal safety.
Responsible - At TASER International they are strongly committed to protecting life and truth
and go to great lengths to encourage responsible use of their products. Each TASER cartridge is
equipped with an Anti-Felon Identification (AFID) program. Tiny, serialized markers are loaded
into each and every cartridge they make, and each cartridge is bar-coded to match that serial number.
These serial numbers are recorded in our shipment tracking system at the time of sale. Once a
cartridge is fired, the AFIDs are expelled from the taser cartridges and provide a mechanism for police
to identify the registered owner of the device. This accountability system helps prevent misuse
Taser devices and protects you as well.
The TASER® X26C is light weight and software upgradable.It utilizes a
digital power magazine which not only powers the TASER® X26C but also remembers energy
use and calculates life expectancy of the the magazine. A central information
display indicates battery level and a countdown timer during activation and warranty
period. Dimentions are 6”(L) x 3.2”(W) x 1.3”(H)
Digital Power Magazine - A Battery Pack with integrated power source for the X26C ECD with
lithium battery cells and solid state memory module for tracking power consumption, power
levels remaining. It allows for software updates to be distributed via battery replacement
Neuro Muscular Incapacitation - The key technology to disable even the most aggressive
subjects, NMI temporarily overrides the command and control systems of the body to impair
muscular control.
Shaped Pulse™ Technology - A sophisticated pulse wave that uses a high voltage
leading edge to penetrate barriers, such as clothing, and then delivers a lower voltage
NMI pulse across the body's surface.
Laser and Illuminator Integration - User configurable settings that control the laser and low-intensity
illumination, synchronous with safety switch operation
Frequently Asked Questions About the TASER® X26C
ARE TASER ECDs CONDSIDERED FIREARMS?
No. TASER ECDs are not classified as firearms by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms,
and Explosives (BATF) because TASER cartridges use compressed, inert nitrogen gas to launch the
probes instead of gun powder.
WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE TO GET HIT WITH A TASER?
Different people have different reactions, but its definitely uncomfortable.
Some people compare it to touching a live electrical outlet except that its not
localized to the point of contact; it has more of a full body effect where
muscular control is limited for the duration of the charge cycle. We describe it
as muscle lock up because you are generally unable to move. The neuromuscular effect
is not about pain compliance but incapacitation in order to keep someone down and away from you. That said,
it is generally mildly to moderately painful.
IS THE TASER X26C ECD THE SAME MODEL USED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT?
Yes, both are the same body style and use the same technology as the police version.
The only difference is that the civilian taser model the X26C has
been engineered with a longer cycle time than the X26 law enforcement models.
This is so you can keep your attacker down and get yourself to safety.
HOW DOES A TASER WORK?
Upon firing a TASER, two
probes are projected 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. 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.
HOW CAN THE
TASER BE SO EFFECTIVE YET NON-INJURIOUS?
The TASER does not depend upon impact or
body penetration to achieve its effect. Its pulsating
electrical output interferes with communication between
the brain and the muscular system, resulting in loss
of control. However, the TASER is nondestructive
to nerves, muscles and other body elements. It simply
affects them in their natural mode. More importantly,
no deaths have ever been directly attributed to the
TASER .
WHAT HAS TESTING
REVEALED REGARDING THE TASER?
Anesthesiologist
and specialist in medical electronics, Dr. Frank Summers,
MD of St. Joseph's Hospital, Orange, California, directed
tests of volunteers at St. Joseph's in 1971 and 1974.
Dr. Summers stated, "...We undertook this [volunteer
test] in the operating rooms at St. Joseph's Hospital.
We had an assembly of cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists...
we had a real [TASER]. We tested extensively and made
movies. The tests were impressive. We monitored all
parameters of physiology, including electrocardiographs.
The tests did not produce any lethal effects and we
found that the background work that had been done
did indeed pan out in practice."
DOES THE TASER AFFECT
THE HEART OR A CARDIAC PACEMAKER?
The TASER's output is well below the level
established as "safe" by the federal government in
approving such devices as the electrified cattle fence.
In a medical study of the Model XR 5000Ô electronic
stun gun, Dr. Robert Stratbucker of the University
of Nebraska Medical Center confirmed that the T-Wave
does not interrupt the heartbeat or damage a pacemaker.
Any modern pacemaker is designed to withstand electrical
defibrillator pulses that are hundreds of times stronger
than the TASER's output. The TASER
current of 0.3 joules is well below the 10-50 joule
threshold above which cardiac ventricular fibrillation
can occur.
ISN'T HIGH VOLTAGE
LETHAL?
High voltage, in itself, is not dangerous. One can
receive a 25,000-volt shock of static electricity
from a doorknob on a dry day without harm. The physiological
effect of electrical shock is determined by: the current,
its duration, and the power source that produces the
shock. The typical household current of 110 volts
is dangerous because it can pump many amperes of current
throughout the body indefinitely.
WILL THE TASER CAUSE
ELECTROCUTION?
No, the output is metered by the electronics and the
electrical energy in each pulse is always the same,
regardless of the target condition. The electrical
output will not be transferred from one person to
another even if they touch. TASER, Inc.'s
president has been stunned by a TASER while
standing in water to emphasize this point.
WHAT ARE THE AFTER
EFFECTS?
A person hit with a TASER will feel dazed
for several minutes. The pulsating electrical output
causes involuntary muscle contractions and a resulting
sense of vertigo. It can momentarily stun or render
an attacker unconscious. Yet, the TASER's
low electrical amperage and short duration of pulsating
current, ensures a non-lethal charge. Moreover, it
does not cause permanent damage or long-term aftereffects
to muscles, nerves or other body functions. A January
1987 Annals of Emergency Medicine study reported TASER
technology leaves no long term injuries compared with
50% long term injuries for gun shot injuries.
MUST THE PROBES
PENETRATE THE BODY TO BE EFFECTIVE?
No, the electrical current will "jump" up to two inches
as long as both probes are attached to clothing or
skin. At most, only the 3/8-inch needlepoint will
penetrate the skin. They have less energy than a spring
propelled BB.
WHAT IF THE PROBES
MISS?
The TASER can be used in a touch-stun mode.
The user is thus provided with a final backup if the
probes miss the target. Should the user miss or engage
a second attacker, he can touch the unit directly
to the target and it will work like a powerful touch-stun
device.
WHAT IS THE BEST-SHOT
AT MAXIMUM RANGE?
As long as the spread of the probes is at least six
inches, the TASER will be extremely effective.
To ensure that the spread is greater than six inches,
the TASER should be fired at a target several
feet away. The optimum shot is from seven to ten feet
away form the target to achieve maximum effect. At
seven to ten feet away - the spread of the probes
will be approximately 16 inches, ensuring that the
target receives the most efficient T-Wave flow.
DOES TEMPERATURE
HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON THE TASER?
No, the TASER utilizes compressed nitrogen
(an inert gas). The TASER compressed air
capsules have successfully held their charges at temperatures
of minus 20º F and up to 160º F. Moreover, altitude
will not adversely effect the firing of a
TASER. In addition, the temperature will not effect
the T-Wave. However, as with any product containing
polycarbonates and other thermoplastics, the
TASER and Cartridges should never be left in direct
sunlight.
What DOES IT FEEL LIKE TO SHOOT A TASER ECD?
There really is no effect because unlike with firearms,
there is no recoil or kick when you shoot your ECD.
WILL IT FIRE ACCIDENTALLY?
The X26C ECDs were designed to balance accessibility with safety. You need to be
able to reach and fire quickly if necessary but also feel confident that your ECD
won't be accidentally discharged. For this reason, the safety switch must be in
the OFF position before it can be fired.
IS IT SAFE TO HAVE AROUND CHILDREN?
The X26C are self-defense devices, and like other options, should be kept
out of reach of children at all times. Both are equipped with a safety switch
that must be deliberately moved to the OFF position before the device can be fired.
Lastly TASER ECDs use medically tested, field-proven technology that when adopted
by law enforcement agencies, has significantly reduced injury and fatality rates
of suspects, police officers, and innocent citizens. TASER ECDs are designed to
save lives by resolving dangerous situations without escalating to lethal means.
CAN I BRING A TASER X26C ON A PLANE?
No. TASER ECDs are not permitted in carry-on luggage for domestic U.S. flights.
They can be packed in checked baggage if you are traveling to a state that allows possession,
however. Federal law prohibits carrying or shipping TASER devices out of the U.S. so
international flight restrictions apply.
DO I NEED SPECIAL TRAINING TO USE IT?
As with any self-defense option, it's a good idea to understand how it work and how
to operate it safely and effectively. Training materials are included with your ECD
and cover everything you need to know about it. Other training resources might be
available in your local area if you need them. Its also beneficial to practice shooting
your ECD in order to get comfortable with how it feels, sounds, and aims.
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