subject: TASER C2! Common Myths! [print this page] Is it legal to carry a TASER C2? Is it legal to carry a TASER C2?
It is legal to own a TASER C2 ECD in the U.S. except in HI, MA, MI, NJ, NY, RI, WI, and the District of Columbia. Other states might have limited restrictions on the use or possession of ECDs.
Is the TASER C2 less powerful than ones police use?
The TASER C2 uses the same exact technology and offers the same stopping power asthe police version. The cycle time is the only difference- TASER C2 relays the charge for 30 seconds compared to a 5 seconds with the police version. This is so you can keep your attacker down and get yourself to safety!
Do Ihave to buy a brand new replacement if I need to leave my TASER C2 behind?
TASER C2 has a Lifetime Replacement Guarantee.
IIn the even you have to use the Taser C2toprotect yourself andhave toleave it behind, TASER International will replace it free of charge.You have to senda police report of the incident. No question - your life is worth morethan the cost of a TASER C2!
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Is the TASER C2a stun gun?
TASER C2 is far more powerful than a traditional stun gun. It can incapacitate an attacker from up to 15 feet away,stun guns require direct contact withyour attacker . This gives you abroader areaof protection other self-defense options cannot.
Stun guns rely on pain compliance localized to the point of contact; the TASER C2affects the sensory and motor functions of the nervous system and inhibits muscular control. This keeps an attacker down and immobilized for 30 seconds not just "stunned" for as long as you maintain contact.
TASER C2 can also be used as a stun gunif necessary.
TASER C2 was designed to provide you an option that is effective yet easy to use and accessible. The safety cover is simple to operate but ensures the ECD is not accidentally fired. The laser sight lets you aim accurately and feel confident you will make contact withthe attacker. Simple push-button triggermechanismallows you to fire, drop the TASER C2, and run while keeping the attacker down.
Do I have to carry the TASER C2 in a holster or custom case?
TASER C2 was designed with your lifestyle in mind. At approximately 6 inches long and weighing about 7 ounces, it is compact, lightweight, and discreet enough to be carried in a pocket, hand bag, backpack, or just about anywhere.
"Is pepper spray a safer option?"
Pepper spray can be an effective self-defense option, but it also carries some risks. Conditions like wind could cause the spray to blow back at you rather than towards an attacker. Assailants must be in fairly close range for pepper spray to be effective, increasing chancesthey will reach you and/or take the canister from you. Pepper spray effectiveness rates vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Pepper spray loses its effectiveness over time and often does not affect attackers under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Taser C2 is the most effective. It uses no dangerous chemicals and consistently delivers an incapacitating charge to keep you safe and protected.
