Using a Taser for Personal Safety

Ever since that famous scene where the college student was tased at a John Kerry event (and subsequently yelled the now-infamous line, “Don’t tase me, Bro!”), many people are curious to find out if buying a taser is a wise move for their own personal safety. There are, indeed some great reasons to consider buying a taser.

For example, a taser is easy to carry and conceal, which means that you don’t have to advertise your security measures to the world. A taser is also relatively safer than a personal firearm, so you won’t have to petrified of accidentally setting it off yourself—or, even worse, experiencing someone else accidentally setting off the taser. Finally, this type of weapon does not usually cause death, which is ideal for the individual who wants to stay safe; but is not interested in taking someone else’s life.

So, there are some very real advantages for using a taser for personal security. But, what are some of the drawbacks? Perhaps the most important characteristic of a taser product is that the user does not recognize the very real power of this type of device because it seems so innocuous. Pay careful attention to the following information about these products:

• The typical taser device can produce a 50,000-volt electric shock. This is much greater than even the shock produced by an emergency room heart stimulator.
• A shock of less than a second can cause the victim severe pain and muscle contractions, which generally causes him or her to fall to the ground.
• Just a few seconds of shock can make the victim become dazed; more than three seconds usually causes prolonged disorientation.
• Extended or continuous exposure to the shock may lead to cumulative exhaustion, breathing impairment, and sometimes heart damage

To speak with a personal safety professional and find out if a taser device is appropriate for your personal safety, contact Promark Safety today.

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