07-02-2014, 12:46 AM
I didn't interpret the article as referring to taser type devices but to the stun gun type that must be held against the subject to be effective. I really don't understand why they're illegal as they make poor offensive weapons and only mediocre defensive weapons.
I have a good familiarity with both types of devices having "tested" both several times. I've also had both used on me in training classes.
The type of device the article seems to be referring to really aren't any big deal and despite the hype and original advertising really work as more of a pain compliance device than as a "disabling" device. They do make fun toys in the right social setting. They might sometimes work effectively for a smaller or weaker person in protecting them from a larger or stronger person, through fear of the device.
I watched in a training class while an instructor, from behind and with both hands, placed and activated a stun gun (Nova police model) against the front chest of a volunteer (we took a collection and paid him $100). This was to demonstrate how wonderfully effective the device was. We watched as the volunteer worked through the pain and relieved the instructor of the device. I was impressed by the volunteer but not the device. I only recall one experience where it worked effectively on the street.
Point being it's a big deal about nothing.
PS: Tasers, on the other hand, can work pretty well in many, but not all, cases.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
I have a good familiarity with both types of devices having "tested" both several times. I've also had both used on me in training classes.
The type of device the article seems to be referring to really aren't any big deal and despite the hype and original advertising really work as more of a pain compliance device than as a "disabling" device. They do make fun toys in the right social setting. They might sometimes work effectively for a smaller or weaker person in protecting them from a larger or stronger person, through fear of the device.
I watched in a training class while an instructor, from behind and with both hands, placed and activated a stun gun (Nova police model) against the front chest of a volunteer (we took a collection and paid him $100). This was to demonstrate how wonderfully effective the device was. We watched as the volunteer worked through the pain and relieved the instructor of the device. I was impressed by the volunteer but not the device. I only recall one experience where it worked effectively on the street.
Point being it's a big deal about nothing.
PS: Tasers, on the other hand, can work pretty well in many, but not all, cases.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
S. FL
Big Islander to be.