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[Mr. Security]

But honestly, you hear about how many Taser Deaths a Year? 1... 2... maybe 5 at most. Out of the thousands of Taser Deployments... And on those deaths, I cant recall one where the officer has been convicted of unnecessary force.

Amnesty International reports the following:

DEATHS IN CUSTODY AFTER TASER USE

Since June 2001, more than 70 people have died in police custody in the USA and Canada after being struck with tasers, with the number of reported cases rising each year. Amnesty International's data shows two deaths reported in 2001, 13 in 2002, 20 in 2003 and 38 from January to mid-October 2004.(109) These figures are higher than the total number of taser-related deaths reported in the previous 25 years.

Mr. Security's Comments: Remember the old propaganda that the cigarette companies promoted? "Cigarettes have not been proven to cause cancer."
Now we know the truth about the use of tobacco products. I don't think all the facts are in yet regarding tasers.

[1stWatch]

But honestly, you hear about how many Taser Deaths a Year? 1... 2... maybe 5 at most. Out of the thousands of Taser Deployments... And on those deaths, I cant recall one where the officer has been convicted of unnecessary force.

The device certainly has its uses. I would be in a better position to study it more closely if my company didn't have a ban on them. I carry two other types of weapons that are definitely more prone to cause serious injury or death. I carry one of those big metal straight batons that slides into a ring on my duty belt. That item has more destructive capability than any asp, but I am more comfortable with it since I am fully familiar with the weapon.

[Mr. Security]

.... I carry one of those big metal straight batons that slides into a ring on my duty belt. That item has more destructive capability than any asp, but I am more comfortable with it since I am fully familiar with the weapon.

Metal? Who makes it?

[Tennsix]

The device certainly has its uses. I would be in a better position to study it more closely if my company didn't have a ban on them. I carry two other types of weapons that are definitely more prone to cause serious injury or death. I carry one of those big metal straight batons that slides into a ring on my duty belt. That item has more destructive capability than any asp, but I am more comfortable with it since I am fully familiar with the weapon.

I think the PPCT determined that metal batons inflict no more damage than those made of wood. A stick is a stick. My Asp is made of metal so how can a "metal" stick be more destructive? Any stick is destructive if it is used as a deadly weapon such as joint and head strikes.

[Mr. Security]

I think the PPCT determined that metal batons inflict no more damage than those made of wood. A stick is a stick. My Asp is made of metal so how can a "metal" stick be more destructive? Any stick is destructive if it is used as a deadly weapon such as joint and head strikes.

Depends on the metal, i.e. aluminum vs. steel. All things being equal (swing, etc.) steel is a heavier metal and therefore has more kinetic energy.

[bigdog]

asps are steel alloy. and rarely bend or break

[Mr. Security]

asps are steel alloy. and rarely bend or break

Granted. But I think you're missing the point of what I said. The heavier the baton, the greater the kinetic energy or impact.


10.9 oz.

Weighs 20 oz.

[N. A. Corbier]

This discussion of which baton is more dangerous needs to address two additional things. The first is the diameter of the shaft, and the second is how the operator is using the weapon.

The ASP has a very small diameter compared to the 1.25" diameter baton (PR-24, Straight Stick, etc). The smaller diameter concentrates the force, especially at the tip, yielding a "deeper" strike into the tissue. Just like a woman's heel is more dangerous than the ball of her foot (smaller area, greater force, deeper shock potential), so is the ASP.

There's also how the operator is using the weapon, and the imposed limitations of the ASP training system.

[Mr. Security]

This discussion of which baton is more dangerous needs to address two additional things. The first is the diameter of the shaft, and the second is how the operator is using the weapon.....

The second is already addressed in post #35...."all things being equal".....

[bigdog]

whats the best way to spray oc fan it across the face or spry from the chin to the eyes

[flashlightcop509]

Depends... If you have a stream type nozzle on your OC spray, go for the eyes since the stream can be accurately aimed up to around 7-10 feet. If you have a cone dispersal nozzle, center of the face; Bad thing about the latter is backspray if you discharge it in breezy conditions...

[Tennsix]

Depends... If you have a stream type nozzle on your OC spray, go for the eyes since the stream can be accurately aimed up to around 7-10 feet. If you have a cone dispersal nozzle, center of the face; Bad thing about the latter is backspray if you discharge it in breezy conditions...

A 10 foot spray will not find it's target if there is any wind. You will get more of it than the bad guy.

[Tennsix]

whats the best way to spray oc fan it across the face or spry from the chin to the eyes

Straight for the eyes.

[bigdog]

why not eyes nose and mouth

[Tennsix]

why not eyes nose and mouth

You want to stop the aggression. A straight shot in the eyes is the fastest way to do that. With that, the will also suspect will get a healthy helping of OC down in the mouth and nose. A person sprayed with OC will still fight but if his eyes are inflamed and swollen shut, he ican't see and than makes him a little easier to manage.