The Taser and how it works

 

When used in firing mode, the X26 fire two probes up to a distance of 21 feet.  They are programmed to deploy five-second bursts of electricity, although the charge can be prolonged indefinitely if the operator’s finger remains on the trigger.  The probes are attached to copper wires, which remain connected to the weapon.  The shock can be repeated countless times, so long as both probes remain attached to the subject.  The X26 contains a cartridge of compressed nitrogen that fire the probes, and which must be reloaded every time the officer wants to fire. It has laser sights for accurate targeting and a built-in memory to record the time and date of each firing.  It operates on 26 watts of electric output and delivers a 50,000-volt shock, which is designed to override the subject’s central nervous system, causing uncontrollable contraction of the muscle tissue and instant collapse. 

 

 

 

 

When used in firing mode, the X26 fire two probes up to a distance of 21 feet.  They are programmed to deploy five-second bursts of electricity, although the charge can be prolonged indefinitely if the operator’s finger remains on the trigger.  The probes are attached to copper wires, which remain connected to the weapon.  The shock can be repeated countless times, so long as both probes remain attached to the subject.  The X26 contains a cartridge of compressed nitrogen that fire the probes, and which must be reloaded every time the officer wants to fire. It has laser sights for accurate targeting and a built-in memory to record the time and date of each firing.  It operates on 26 watts of electric output and delivers a 50,000-volt shock, which is designed to override the subject’s central nervous system, causing uncontrollable contraction of the muscle tissue and instant collapse.