This is TFB – The Firearm Blog. We talk plenty about guns and gear that can be used to keep us alive in a defensive situation. But we should also have a discussion about the use of force and some equipment you may choose to defend against threats that don’t [Read More…]
TASER is the name in the industry for less lethal tools. They provide electrical muscular override tools for Law Enforcement. The TASER Pulse is a “civilian legal” less lethal tool shaped like a subcompact handgun. Unfortunately, my editors told me I was not [Read More…]
A Russian company called Gard Systems has introduced a prototype of a less-lethal mine called MEN-5/10 (МЭН-5/10). In case if there is a need to build a temporary fence or there is no time to establish permanent fencing solutions, this mine can be a handy tool. The [Read More…]
Russian Interpolitex 2017 exhibition was full of various less lethal solutions. Particularly, we had a chance to see the Taser-style GARD less-lethal weapon. We’ve earlier wrote an article about it on TFB. In this article, we’ll talk about more features of [Read More…]
Axon, formerly known as Taser International, is now offering an instructor certification program for the commercial market. Called the Civilian Training Program, the course is a train the trainer style of instruction that allows instructors to teach non-law enforcement [Read More…]
If that Glock Duty holster wasn’t silly enough there is this monstrosity. It has the “first of its kind offense retention system”. I call it the Tactical Toaster Holster. It has a taser to protect your gun from being drawn by someone else. It is not [Read More…]
Taser International has renamed themselves Axon. The Scottsdale, Arizona company, which has a monopoly on “projectile conductive energy devices” used by law enforcement worldwide, has decided to switch focus from arming law enforcement to monitoring them [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Edward O tries the Pulse on the range at Shot Show 2017. A wide range of taser models are actually available for the civilian purchase, but the Pulse was created specifically for the civilian as an additional use of force tool. It’s sized and styled like a concealed [Read More…]
RTECH-NO is a Russian technology company that is bringing to market a less-lethal device that consists of an electronic charge fed from a removable magazine. The device is called a “GARD” and it essentially appears to be a Russian take on the Taser, but with [Read More…]
Taser International announced a new electronic control device (ECD) at the recent SHOT Show. The weapon is designed for non-law enforcement use and is called the Pulse. Unlike the existing C2 weapon designed for civilian use, the Pulse is handgun shaped and is a bridge [Read More…]
TFB friend Lionel attended the recent B&T Police & Military Day 2015 event, and covered some of the products exhibited there. TASER competitor PhaZZer was present at the show, displaying their alternative stun gun product, the Enforcer. Lionel writes: Enforcer [Read More…]
While most of our readers will be carrying a firearm when they can, those who live in restricted areas or in gun-free workplaces, etc may find this a distinct and concealable trinket. On top of being a faily-good flashlight, the ZAP has 1,000,000 volts on command to [Read More…]
Caleb Kraft used the guts from a disposable camera flash and shoved them into a Nerf Mega Dart. The demonstration on the copper tape was more exciting then the live test fire. So it isnt a true taser. You do not become incapacitated, but you do receive a good shock. I [Read More…]
Tactical-Life posted this up, Taser has a small POV camera that is targeted for Law Enforcement. It has 130 deg field of view but only standard resolution of 640×480. The device is rather small and they could have gone with higher resolution however I do [Read More…]
The Taser XREP is a 12 gauge less-lethal round that delivers an electric shock to the target it hits. It’s certainty the most complex shotgun bullet ever made and also the most expensive. I was able to handle, and photograph, a deactivated Taser XREP round. I have [Read More…]
For less-lethal hunting? I am confused as you are. The most likely explanation is that it is simply another color designed to appeal to hunters. I would still make a stylish sidearm for hunters on less-lethal lion hunts in Africa ( in Southern Africa some private game [Read More…]
Taser have just launched their new much-hyped X3 model. The X3 corrects a major flaw in the Taser system, something gun slingers realized at least 250 years ago, to wit, when dealing with people at close range a single shot is never enough. The X3 addresses this problem [Read More…]
Pretty quickly it turns out. James Yeager TASERed three of his students to find out. They had to complete a simple course of fire as fast as possible after being zapped. The first two guys did very well. The last guy was definitely a little shaken. Video here.
Taser recently announced a deal to sell 3000 M26 Tasers, an older model, to an undisclosed country. After a 30 second google search I guess it is Australia. From CourierMail (dated January 29 2008): POLICE will not say how many Tasers will be issued across the state [Read More…]
Mossberg and Taser have teamed up to produce the X12 23 guage shotgun that can only accept non lethal rounds such as the TASER XREP (Extended Range Electronic Projectile), a wireless taser like projectile that fires from a 12-gauge shotgun. I think a regular shotgun [Read More…]
I can’t believe this exists! It is a holster for a Taser with a built in MP3 player! It has just been announced at CES. They call it the “TASER MPH Holster”. Is it appropriate is it to be fiddling with a taser holster when riding public transport? Of [Read More…]
Sounds like a good idea! “I got tired of being pushed out of people’s offices,” she says. “Nobody wants to purchase a product that they think is lethal or going to kill somebody.” A lot of people, especially women, need time to get [Read More…]
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