Tazers - Technically how do they work?

[medic_9]

Can someone give me the quick run down of how they work please?

Is it high volts - low joules?
or low volts - high joules?

I think it's the second since it's only being run off of 2 AA batteries (right?)



My question stems from me getting to witness a guy getting tazered. They aren't kidding when they say once you've had it you never forget. This guy was CRAZY...and he was whimpering like a baby for them not to do it again.

It was great.

[jerrymaccauley]

Taser

50,000 volts, and less than .004 amps. Actually, it runs on either 8 aa batteries or a seperate power magazine, depending on the model. Probes create an electrical loop that jams the sensory motor system. Brain can't communicate with the muscles. Yup, it's impressive and memorable.

[Darkwulfe]

The answer to your question is found here.

[medic_9]

Thanks for that info.

I was wondering since 8 AA batteries are:

1.5V x 8 = 12 Volts Which isn't too much.

It's amazing that they were able to convert the electricity from such a small amount into something with a lot of punch behind the zap.

[not_a_cop]

POST REMOVED FOR NOT BEING LEO AND ASKING..

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[Caspertoo]

Our taser training video said it was about 3-4 amps on the m26, about 6-10 on the x26.

Pretty low since a AED puts out about 250 amps.