In May 2023, in Cooma, NSW, Australia, police tasered a 95-yr old dementia patient from less than 2 m (6.6 ft) away after apparently giving up on negotiations with her to drop the knife she was holding. At the time, she was standing upright & holding onto her 4-wheel walker. She survived the incident, but succumbed to head injuries sustained in the subsequent fall and died a week later. Her Estate sued the NSW Government, and, in April 2024, the accused & suspended police officer plead not guilty to manslaughter & remains free on bail awaiting trial.[104][105]

“They want to jump into things and take a chance,” Page adds. “They like risk and aren’t afraid to take it, even if it doesn’t work out. They know that sooner or later, something will click.”

The first Taser model that was offered for sale, called the TASER Public Defender, used gunpowder as its propellant, which led the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to classify it as a firearm in 1976.[12][13]

Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius are the three fire signs of the zodiac, meaning they reside in this element’s sections of the astrological calendar. The fire element is emphasized in each sign’s personality traits, says Linda Joyce, professional astrologer and author of The Day You Were Born: A Journey to Wholeness Through Astrology and Numerology.

Stun guns and tasers made in Russia can be purchased for self-defense without special permission, however, under the Federal Law No. 150 "On Weapons" of the Russian Federation it's illegal to import and subsequent sale of any foreign stun devices or tasers into the country. The ban has been in place since the first version of the law was approved in 1996.[88][89]

When it comes to the fire signs—Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius—they’re known for their passion, creativity, spontaneity, inspiration, and competitive spirit. Fire signs are all about action, says Erin River Sunday, resident astrologer for Birthdate Candles Co. Their fierce qualities make them quick to take risks and put themselves first. “Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius are responsible for those magical moments of momentum that either ignite (Aries), sustain (Leo), or expand (Sagittarius),” Sunday explains.

But worth noting: Though fire signs are generally action-oriented and intense, depending on where this element shows up on your chart, these traits may vary. Read on to learn about how these traits manifest when you have fire as your Sun, Moon, or rising sign.

Amnesty International has expressed particular concern about Drive Stun, noting that "the potential to use TASERs in drive-stun mode—where they are used as 'pain compliance' tools when individuals are already effectively in custody—and the capacity to inflict multiple and prolonged shocks, renders the weapons inherently open to abuse."[56]

Sags also “like a challenge,” Page says, adding, “They have this deep need to be able to just go for it.” That can mean applying for a job that might seem slightly out of reach or asking for a raise with zero hesitation. On the relationship front, a Sagittarius wants to be with someone who believes in them and will happily talk about their dreams, even if it’s as big as taking a year off to travel the world, Page says.

So yeah, being friends, family, or significant other with a Leo is kiiind of the gift that keeps on giving. (They! Just! Want! To! Help!) “Inspiration and passion is used to evolve, to succeed, and to help others succeed,” adds Joyce. “To succeed requires hard work. And Leos are not afraid of doing the work to be the best.”

Only members of law enforcement are allowed to own a taser legally.[78] However, according to an article by The Globe and Mail, many Canadians illegally purchase tasers from the US, where they are legal.[79]

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For Sagittarius rising signs, they love to philosophize everything and express themselves through the experiences they’ve amassed through their travels. Plus, their optimism allows them to see the good in every situation, as well as in others. “They likely have more than a few travel stories under their belt and usually have great senses of humor,” says Sunday.

Aries being the leader of the fire signs totally checks out considering that not only is Aries a cardinal sign, but they also happen to be the first sign in the zodiac wheel, meaning they’re literally born to lead the pack. “They enjoy being singled out and aren’t afraid to take big risks in pursuit of big rewards,” Sunday adds. A fearless disposition and tendency to lead the way—all traits of a great leader.

A TASER device may provide a safety benefit to police officers.[33] The use of a TASER device has a greater deployment range than batons, pepper spray, or empty hand techniques. This allows police to maintain a greater distance. A 2008 study of use-of-force incidents by the Calgary Police Service conducted by the Canadian Police Research Centre found that the use of the TASER device resulted in fewer injuries than the use of batons or empty hand techniques. The study found that only pepper spray was a safer intervention option.[34]

Tasers have been in use by UK police forces since 2001, and they require 18 hours of initial training, followed by six hours of annual top-up training, in order for a police officer to be allowed to carry and use one.[91] Members of the general public are not allowed to own tasers, with possession or sale of a taser punishable by up to 10 years in prison. As of September 2019, 30,548 (19%) of police officers were trained to use tasers.[92] Tasers were deployed 23,000 times from March 2018 to March 2019, compared to only 10,000 times in 2013; however the UK police definition of "deployed" means that the weapon has been drawn; in the majority of cases it will not have been fired.[93] In March 2020, extra funding was provided to purchase devices to allow more than 8,000 extra British police officers to carry a taser.[94]

Tasers are legal for civilians to own, provided they possess a valid permit under the Customs Act.[85] Currently,[when?] police in Jamaica do not have access to tasers, but in February 2021, Corporal James Rohan, Chairman of the Police Federation, requested access to non-lethal weaponry in order to deal more effectively with encounters with mentally ill individuals.[86]

But there’s so much more to these fiery signs. Though they have some notable similarities, each sign has its own unique personality traits, so it’s worth getting familiar with all three. Ahead, learn everything you need to know about fire signs, according to professional astrologers.

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In response to the claims that the pain inflicted by the use of the TASER device could potentially constitute torture, Tom Smith, the Chairman of the TASER Board, stated that the U.N. is "out of touch" with the needs of modern policing and asserted that "Pepper spray goes on for hours and hours, hitting someone with a baton breaks limbs, shooting someone with a firearm causes permanent damage, even punching and kicking—the intent of those tools is to inflict pain, ... with the TASER device, the intent is not to inflict pain; it's to end the confrontation. When it's over, it's over."[109]

Jack Cover, a NASA researcher, began developing the first Taser in 1969.[9] By 1974, Cover had completed the device, which he named TASER, using a loose acronym of the title of the book Tom Swift and His Electric Rifle, a book written by the Stratemeyer Syndicate under the pseudonym Victor Appleton and featuring Cover's childhood hero, Tom Swift.[10][11] The name made sense, given that the Taser delivers an electric shock. This was also done on the pattern of laser, as both a Taser and a laser fire a beam at an object.

Since April 2008, tasers can be legally purchased by persons 18 and older, but can only be carried by persons with a firearm carry permit (Waffenschein), which is only issued under very restricted conditions.

“Just like everything in the natural world relates to an element, each zodiac sign relates to one of the four elements, too,” says Narayana Montúfar, senior astrologer at Horoscope.com and Astrology.com. “And these, combined with the three modalities—cardinal, fixed, and mutable, which describe how each zodiac sign evolves and grows—help divide each one of the twelve zodiac signs into a unique combination of traits and characteristics.” Each of the four elements have three zodiac signs, which share tendencies and motivations.

Under the Firearm and Sword Possession Control Law, import, carrying, purchase and use of stun guns or tasers is prohibited in Japan.[87]

Under the Firearms Act of 1925, tasers, pepper spray and stun guns are illegal to possess or purchase in Ireland, even with a valid firearms certificate.[83][84]

Fulton County, Georgia District Attorney Paul Howard Jr. said in 2020 that "under Georgia law, a taser is considered as a deadly weapon."[43][44][45] A 2012 study published in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation found that Tasers can cause "ventricular arrhythmias, sudden cardiac arrest and even death."[46][47] In 2014, NAACP State Conference President Scot X. Esdaile and the Connecticut NAACP argued that Tasers cause lethal results.[48] Reuters reported that more than 1,000 people shocked with a Taser by police died through the end of 2018, nearly all of them since the early 2000s.[49] At least 49 people died in the US in 2018 after being shocked by police with a Taser.[3]

Guidelines released in 2011 by the U.S. Department of Justice recommend that use of Drive Stun as a pain compliance technique be avoided.[51] The guidelines were issued by a joint committee of the Police Executive Research Forum and the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. The guidelines state "Using the CEW to achieve pain compliance may have limited effectiveness and, when used repeatedly, may even exacerbate the situation by inducing rage in the subject."

The TASER 10 device was officially announced by Axon on January 24, 2023.[40] The TASER 10 was dubbed the "less-lethal weapon of its era" by Axon. In addition to the functions of the TASER 7, the TASER 10 features an increased probe distance of up to 45 feet, waterproof capabilities, increased probe velocity (205 feet per second), and ability to deploy the probes individually allowing the officer to create their own "spread" unlike previous models, which relied heavily on precise aiming of the prongs at a fixed angle with the assistance of two lasers.[41]

Meanwhile, Sagittarius Sun signs are chronically curious and always itching to explore. You tend to be constantly evolving, yearning to learn and expand on your own philosophy, says Sunday. You’re always on the move and “it might be difficult for you to sit still for extended periods of time,” she adds.

It’s true that Sagittarius Sun signs don’t shy away from climbing even the tallest of mountains, but Sagittarius Moons are not as brave. In fact, they tend to be noncommittal and emotionally unavailable. “Sagittarius Moons might stir up conflict when things get too comfortable,” explains Sunday. But if there’s a chance for them to learn from their partner, they’ll take it. “They’re especially attracted to people from different backgrounds than their own,” Sunday adds.

As of September 30, 2024, Axon has three main models of TASER conducted electrical weapons (CEWs) available for law enforcement use but not necessarily civilian use. Civilians, however, have access to the TASER Pulse, which runs at a 30 second cycle once fired to allow the victim the opportunity to escape.

The electrodes are pointed to penetrate clothing and barbed to prevent removal once in place. The original TASER device probes unspool the wire from the cartridge, causing a yaw effect before the dart stabilizes,[29] which made it difficult to penetrate thick clothing. Newer versions (X26, C2) use a "shaped pulse" that increases effectiveness in the presence of barriers.[30]

The diagnosis of excited delirium has been controversial.[64][65] Excited delirium has been listed as a cause of death by some medical examiners for several years,[66][67] mainly as a diagnosis of exclusion established on autopsy.[57] Additionally, academic discussion of excited delirium has been largely confined to forensic science literature, providing limited documentation about patients that survive the condition.[57] These circumstances have led some civil liberties groups to question the cause of death diagnosis, claiming that excited delirium has been used to "excuse and exonerate" law enforcement authorities following the death of detained subjects, a possible "conspiracy or cover-up for brutality" when restraining agitated individuals.[57][64][65] Also contributing to the controversy is the role of TASER device use in excited delirium deaths.[62][68]

There are a number of cartridges designated by range, with the maximum at 35 feet (11 m).[22] Cartridges available to non-law enforcement consumers are limited to 15 feet (4.6 m).[27] Practically speaking, police officers must generally be within 15 to 25 feet (4.6 to 7.6 m) to use a Taser, though the X26's probes can travel as far as 35 feet.[28][23]

Tasers are used to immobilize wildlife for research, relocation, or treatment. Since they are classified as a form of torture, it is more common to use tranquilizer darts.[106]

In 1999, TASER International developed an "ergonomically handgun-shaped device called the Advanced TASER M-series systems," which used a "patented neuromuscular incapacitation (NMI) technology." In May 2003, TASER International released a new weapon called the TASER X26 conducted energy device, which used "shaped pulse technology." On July 27, 2009, TASER International released a new type of TASER device called the X3, which can fire three shots before reloading. It holds three new type cartridges, which are much thinner than the previous model.[19] On April 5, 2017, TASER announced that it was rebranding itself as Axon to reflect its expanded business into body cameras and software. In 2018, TASER 7 conducted energy device was released, the seventh generation of TASER devices from Axon.[20]

Your element determines how you relate to your partner, how you support each other in your expression of yourselves, and your general outlook on life, explains Sunday. Fire signs are bold and adventurous, which pairs well with the curiosity and apt social skills of air signs.

The earliest known case of a taser being used on a child was on June 10, 1991, when one was used to incapacitate an 11-year-old girl in order to kidnap her. According to Jaycee Dugard, whenever she tried to escape, her kidnapper threatened to use the taser again.[95]

Because Aries is also a cardinal sign (a.k.a. the natural born leaders of the astrology pack), action and impulsivity are the traits most closely associated with this fire sign, explains Montúfar. “Aries tends to act before speaking, facing situations and challenges head on,” she says. “This is also the sign of the zodiac that can be the most competitive, as it likes to be first.” It's no surprise that Aries signs are pretty freakin’ amazing at starting things, like projects and goals, but not so much at finishing them.

A 2009 report by the Police Executive Research Forum in the United States found that police officer injuries dropped by 76% in large law enforcement agencies that deployed taser devices in the first decade of the 21st century compared with those that did not use them at all.[5] Axon and its CEO Rick Smith have claimed that unspecified "police surveys" show that the device has "saved 75,000 lives through 2011."[6][7] A more recent academic study suggested police use of conducted electrical weapons in the United States was less risky to police officers than hands-on tactics, and showed officer injury rates equal to use of chemicals such as pepper spray.

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A TASER device fires two small dart-like electrodes, which stay connected to the main unit by thin insulated copper wire as they are propelled by small compressed nitrogen charges.[21][22] The cartridge contains a pair of electrodes and propellant for a single shot and is replaced after each use. Once fired the probes travel at 180 feet (55 m) per second, spread 12 inches (300 mm) apart for every 7 feet (2.1 m) they travel, and must land at least 4 inches (100 mm) apart from each other to complete the circuit and channel an electric pulse into the target person's body.[23] They deliver a modulated electric current designed to disrupt voluntary control of muscles, causing "neuromuscular incapacitation." The effects of a TASER device may only be localized pain or strong involuntary long muscle contractions, based on the mode of use, connectivity and location of the darts.[24][25] The TASER device is marketed as less-lethal, since the possibility of serious injury or death exists whenever the weapon is deployed.[26]

Let’s get one thing straight: As the action-forward set of the zodiac, clearly, all fire signs are quick to take charge. But Sunday admits that, out of the three, “Aries is the fire sign that comes to mind when you think of traditional leadership qualities.”

A TASER is a conducted energy device (CED) primarily used to incapacitate people, allowing them to be approached and handled in an unresisting and thus less-lethal manner. The brand name product is sold by Axon, formerly TASER International,[1] the TASER fires two small barbed darts intended to puncture the skin and remain attached to the target until removed by the user of the TASER device. The deployment of a taser typically reaches a speed of 55 m/s (120 mph; 200 km/h) and a range extending from 4.5 m (15 ft) for non-Law Enforcement Tasers to 10.5 m (34 ft) for Law Enforcement Tasers. The darts are connected to the main unit by thin wires that achieve a high dielectric strength and durability given the extreme high-voltage, (e.g., 50,000 volts, or 2000 volts under load). The wire core often being copper wire modulates electric current designed to disrupt voluntary control of muscles, causing "neuromuscular incapacitation (NMI)." When successfully used, the target is said to have been "tased". The effects of a taser may only be localized pain or strong involuntary long muscle contractions, based on the mode (tasing frequency when operated, and environmental factors) of use and connectivity of the darts.[2]

Since Aries tends to be impatient, an Aries Moon may be prone to knee-jerk reactions. They’re upfront with others because they'd rather address their feelings head-on, explains Sunday. And when it comes to relationships, “they’re not afraid to be the pursuer (in fact, they prefer it) and have a special affinity for make-up sex,” Sunday says.

The moon rules your emotional sensitivity and your deepest desires. If you have a fire moon, these traits will express themselves in the heat of the moment, in emotional and vulnerable situations, or between intimate relationships. “Fire sign moons are very passionate when it comes to matters of the heart,” explains Sunday. As fire suggests, they can be a little hot-headed—and won’t hesitate to react when provoked.

Water signs

Some of the deaths associated with TASER devices have been blamed on excited delirium, a controversial medical diagnosis that supposedly involves extreme agitation and aggressiveness. It has typically been diagnosed postmortem in young adult black males who were physically restrained by law enforcement at the time of death. The diagnosis was supported by the American College of Emergency Physicians from 2009[57] to 2023[58][59] and the National Association of Medical Examiners until 2023.[60]

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Mutable air sign Gemini is a particular favorite of these fiery signs, especially for sister sign Sagittarius, “because they’re quick enough to keep up with them,” says Sunday. The independent nature of Aquarius also makes a good match for fire signs “because they enjoy their own space and won’t be clingy when the fire sign needs to move,” she explains. The diplomatic party animal, a.k.a Libra, is a supportive companion as well, Sunday says, since they’re always down for a good time. Burn, baby, burn!

According to a 2011 study by the United States Department of Justice's National Institute of Justice entitled Police Use of Force, TASERs and Other Less-Lethal Weapons,[4] over 15,000 law enforcement and military agencies around the world used TASER devices as part of their use of force continuum. Just as the number of agencies deploying TASER conducted energy weapons has continued to increase each year, so too the number of TASER device related "incidents" between law enforcement officers and suspects has been on the rise.

A typical TASER device can operate with a peak voltage of 50 kilovolts (1200 Volts to the body), an electric current of 1.9 milliamps, at for example 19 100 microsecond pulses per second.[35] A supplier quotes a current of 3-4 milliamps.[36]

Tasers are prohibited for civilian ownership in Australia in every state and territory. A weapons permit is required to purchase and own a taser.[71][72][73][74][75][76][77]

Astrological compatibility has a lot of variables (hint: see your Venus sign), but having harmonious elements may indicate natural chemistry. You can get a gist of how fire might jive with the other elements based on their relationship out in the natural world. Out of the other four triplicities, air signs are the most compatible with this fiery element because “fire quite literally needs air to survive!” Sunday explains.

Your rising or ascendant sign reflects your outward exterior or the way you express yourself, specifically in social situations. (Fun fact: The planet that rules your rising sign is your chart ruler, so it’s worth noting that planet’s characteristics to get a feel for how it might manifest in your outward demeanor.)

Whether you’re astrology-obsessed or a casual horoscope reader, you’re probably aware of the 12 zodiac signs and some of their key similarities. I mean, there must be a reason why Aries and Sagittarius are both gutsy risk-takers, right? According to astrology, there is—and while each sign has their own individual quirks (nobody can top Leo’s confidence), they’re all divided into different subgroups with shared personality traits. Among these groupings are the four elemental types, or triplicities: earth signs, air signs, water signs, and fire signs—the feistiest of them all.

Meet the experts: Narayana Montúfar is the senior astrologer at Horoscope.com and Astrology.com and author of Moon Signs: Unlock Your Inner Luminary Power. Erin River Sunday is the resident astrologer for Birthdate Candles Co. Donna Page is a professional astrologer with a graduate degree in counseling psychology. Linda Joyce is a professional astrologer and author of The Day You Were Born: A Journey to Wholeness Through Astrology and Numerology.

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Former TASER International CEO Patrick Smith testified in a TASER-related lawsuit that the catalyst for the development of the device was the "shooting death of two of his high school acquaintances" by a "guy with a legally licensed gun who lost his temper".[14] The two decedents, Todd Bogers and Cory Holmes, died in 1991 not 1990 as Smith has claimed. Family members and friends of the two state that Smith was not friends with them, as Smith has claimed, and they were never "football teammates", as Smith has claimed. The two graduated before Smith attended Chaparral High School. Family members of the two have criticized his use of their deaths for profit.[15][16]

Tasers are classified as weapons under Federal Law No. 3 of 2009, and therefore require a valid license to own or import.[90]

And when expressing themselves, fire signs are all heart. They seize the moment, take risks, and worry about the consequences later. That's because “the fire sign’s vibe leans more active than passive,” Sunday says. So don’t expect this gutsy trio to hold back from going after what they want or to wait around for something to happen rather than make a move.

The TASER 7 device is the second newest of all four CEWs. It is a two-shot device with spiral darts that spool from the dart allowing the probes to fly straighter. The TASER 7 device's rapid arc technology with adaptive cross connections allows for full incapacitation. The TASER 7 CEW connects wirelessly to the Axon Evidence network that includes inventory management capabilities among other things.[20]

The TASER X2 device is a two-shot TASER CEW with a warning arc and dual lasers.[38] The warning arc is a function the officer can utilize with the push of a button to intimidate an aggressor, warn a potential assailant, and gain compliance of a suspect without having to deploy the loaded cartridges. During the warning arc mode, the TASER CEW will display an arc of electricity at the front of the device.[39]

A study of U.S. police and sheriff departments found that 29.6% of the jurisdictions allowed the use of Drive Stun for gaining compliance in a passive resistance arrest scenario, with no physical contact between the officer and the subject. For a scenario that also includes non-violent physical contact, this number is 65.2%.[52]

In 2001, Germany approved a pilot project allowing individual states to issue tasers to their SEK teams (police tactical units); by 2018, 13 out of 16 states had done so. A number of states have also provided a limited number of tasers to their general police forces. Some states, such as Berlin, have use of force guidelines that only permit taser use where firearm use would also be justified.[81]

Some TASER device models, particularly those used by police departments, also have a "Drive Stun" capability, where the TASER device is held against the target without firing the projectiles, and is intended to cause pain without incapacitating the target. "Drive Stun" is "the process of using the EMD (Electro Muscular Disruption) weapon as a pain compliance technique. This is done by activating the TASER [device] and placing it against an individual's body. This can be done without an air cartridge in place or after an air cartridge has been deployed."[50]

Generally, “all fire sign ascendants tend to attract attention and aren’t afraid to show up authentically,” explains Sunday.

That applies to relationships, too. “Aries knows that if you see something you want, why not go for it, whether it’s a job or going across a restaurant to introduce yourself to someone,” Page says. After all, what’s the worst that can happen?

In 1993, Rick Smith and his brother Thomas founded the original company, TASER,[17] and began to investigate what they called "safer use of force option[s] for citizens and law enforcement". At their Scottsdale, Arizona, facilities, the brothers worked with Cover to develop a "non-firearm TASER electronic control device".[18] The 1994 Air TASER Model 34000 conducted energy device had an "anti-felon identification (AFID) system" to prevent the likelihood that the device would be used by criminals; upon use, it released many small pieces of paper containing the serial number of the TASER device. The U.S. firearms regulator, the ATF, stated that the Air TASER conducted energy device was not a firearm.

Under the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Control of Firearms and Public Security Punishment Law, tasers are prohibited for civilian ownership in China without an application for a state licence. A weapons permit is required to purchase and own a taser.[80]

A Las Vegas police document says "The Drive Stun causes significant localized pain in the area touched by the TASER [CEW], but does not have a significant effect on the central nervous system. The Drive Stun does not incapacitate a subject but may assist in taking a subject into custody."[53] The UCLA Taser incident[54] and the University of Florida Taser incident[55] involved university police officers using their TASER device's "Drive Stun" capability (referred to as a "contact tase" in the University of Florida Offense Report).

If you’re a Leo Sun, Sunday says you’re driven by your creativity—and your main character energy. “Leo Sun signs often find themselves in the limelight and are most themselves when they’re channeling their life force energy,” she explains. After all, part of the fun of life is being able to share your experiences with others, right?

A report from a meeting of the United Nations Committee Against Torture states that "The Committee was worried that the use of TASER X26 weapons, provoking extreme pain, constituted a form of torture, and that in certain cases it could also cause death, as shown by several reliable studies and by certain cases that had happened after practical use."[107][108] Amnesty International has also raised extensive concerns about the use of other electro-shock devices by American police and in American prisons, as they can be (and according to Amnesty International, sometimes are) used to inflict cruel pain on individuals.

In 2004, the parents of a 6-year-old boy in Miami sued the Miami-Dade County Police department for firing a Taser device at their child.[96] The police said the boy was threatening to injure his own leg with a shard of glass, and said that using the device was the safest option to prevent the boy from injuring himself. The boy's mother told CNN that the three officers involved probably found it easier not to reason with her child.[96] In the same county two weeks later, a 12-year-old girl skipping school and drinking alcohol was tased while she was running from police. The Miami-Dade County Police reported that the girl had started to run into traffic and that the Taser device was deployed to stop her from being hit by cars or causing an automobile accident.[96] In March 2008, an 11-year-old girl was subdued with a Taser device.[97] In March 2009, a 15-year-old boy in Michigan died from alcohol-induced excited delirium coupled with application of an electromuscular disruption device.[98][99]

Leo is brave and honest, and those with a Leo Moon lean on their artistic side to express their emotions. “They’re the type to write love songs and paint their lover’s portraits and then rip them up dramatically when it’s over,” says Sunday. Safe to say, whatever Leo is feeling, they’ll reveal in a majorly dramatic way. (Lana Del Rey is a Leo Moon, and that pretty much says it all.)

Earth signs

Excited delirium is thought to involve delirium, psychomotor agitation, anxiety, hallucinations, speech disturbances, disorientation, violent and bizarre behavior, insensitivity to pain, elevated body temperature, and increased strength.[57][61] Excited delirium is associated with sudden death (usually via cardiac or respiratory arrest), particularly following the use of physical control measures, including police restraint and TASER devices.[57][61] Excited delirium is most commonly diagnosed in male subjects with a history of serious mental illness or acute or chronic drug abuse, particularly stimulant drugs such as cocaine.[57][62] Alcohol withdrawal or head trauma may also contribute to the condition.[63]

Spontaneous and exciting, mutable fire sign Sagittarius is the tireless seeker of truth, says Montúfar. (FYI, if your Sun sign falls into the mutable quadruplicity, this means you’re super flexible and easy-going.) “This sign’s type of fire is channeled toward learning and exploring the world around us in many different forms. Culture, spirituality, and diversity is this sign’s M.O., helping others see how important the big picture is,” Montúfar explains.

In the United States, TASERs are marketed as less-lethal, since the possibility of serious injury or death exists whenever the weapon is deployed. At least 49 people died in 2018 after being shocked by police with a Taser.[3] Personal use TASERs are marketed in the US, but prohibited in Canada. In Canada, all taser possession is considered illegal. There is a categorical ban on all conducted energy weapons such as stun guns or tasers, according to section 84 of the Canada Criminal Code. TASERs in Canada are only legal for Law Enforcement users.

The TASER 7 conducted energy device is a two-shot device with increased reliability over legacy products. The conductive wires spool from the dart when the TASER 7 conducted energy device is fired, instead of spooling from the TASER cartridge which increases stability while in flight and therefore increases accuracy. The spiral darts fly straighter and faster with nearly twice the kinetic energy for better connection to the target and penetration through thicker clothing.[31] The body of the dart breaks away to allow for containment at tough angles.[20] TASER 7 has a 93% increased probe spread at close range, where 85% of deployments occur, according to agency reports. Rapid arc technology with adaptive cross-connection helps enable full incapacitation even at close range.[20] TASER 7 wirelessly connects to the Axon network, allowing for easier updates and inventory management.[32]

But Leos also want to be appreciated, Page says. “They want to be acknowledged for their gifts, [so,] if they’re in a work environment that’s just about collecting a paycheck, they will not be happy,” she notes. While Leos are generous with their time and great ideas, they love getting little gifts, too, Page points out. If a Leo changes something up, whether it’s their hair or their outfit, and their S.O. doesn’t notice, you better believe they’re going to be heated.

Firesigns zodiac

With a Sagittarius, passion becomes inspiration, Joyce adds. They take the insight and passion that fire gives them and translate it into wisdom, she explains. “Sagittarians seek ideals that inspire, and when they feel inspired, they can do the impossible.”

Tasers have a long history of use to prevent the escape of dangerous suspects without needing to resort to lethal force, or used to capture suspects without risking serious injuries to both the officer and the suspect. US patent by Kunio Shimizu titled "Arrest device" filed in 1966 describes an electrical discharge gun with a projectile connected to a wire with a pair of electrode needles for skin attachment.[8]

Excited delirium is not found in the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The term excited delirium was accepted by the National Association of Medical Examiners and the American College of Emergency Physicians, who argued in a 2009 white paper that excited delirium may be described by several codes within the ICD-9.[57] In 2017, investigative reporters from Reuters reported that three of the 19 members of the 2009 task force were paid consultants for Axon, the manufacturer of Tasers.[69][70]

Police claim that the use of TASER conducted energy weapons on smaller subjects and elderly subjects is safer than alternative methods of subduing suspects, alleging that striking them or falling on them will cause much more injury than a TASER device, because the device is designed to only cause the contraction of muscles. Critics counter that TASER devices may interact with pre-existing medical complications such as medications, and may even contribute to someone's death as a result. Critics also suggest that using a Taser conducted electrical weapon on a minor, particularly a young child, is effectively cruel and abusive punishment, or unnecessary.[100][101][102][103]

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“Overall, [they] desperately need to be inspired to be happy,” says professional astrologer Donna Page. “Think of the element of fire—it needs fuel. Otherwise, the fire dies down.” According to Page, fire signs can get “grumpy in their own way” when they don’t feel motivated to do something, which is why it’s so important for people who belong to these signs to mix things up regularly.

Meanwhile, those with a Leo rising have a reputation for being the life of the party. Leos are ruled by the sun, after all, which “quite literally brings light to their surroundings,” Sunday explains. You may be especially eager to derive a sense of self and relate your experiences through art in the hopes that it resonates with others, too.

The elements represent our motivations, so think of fire signs as the most feisty of the bunch—ambitious, courageous, and brutally honest. “Fire is inspirational, passionate, impatient, warm, idealistic, and inventive,” says Joyce. “It can create and destroy.” So, yeah, emotionally intense is an understatement.

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Those who are an Aries Sun are especially active and flirty, says Sunday. As the first sign of the zodiac, you might have an eagerness to learn new things the same way a child would. “They have a childlike wonder about the world and can vacillate between being the boss and the baby,” she says.

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As mentioned, while the fire signs share the same fiery element, each sign manifests this element in a different way. Here’s everything you need to know about the very specific traits of each of these ~igniting~ signs:

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While the fire signs share the same sense of urgency and passion, the source of that passion varies for each sign, according to Sunday. For example, Aries is fired up by the act of creating something new, Leo craves the attention and notoriety of others, and Sagittarius beams with a lust for adventure, she explains.

Leos are a fixed fire sign that know how to look inside themselves, explains Joyce. (If you’re a fixed sign, it means your Sun sign falls into the fixed quadruplicity, which is associated with traits like determination, stability, and following through on your goals.) “They separate their strengths and weaknesses, revealing their strengths to the world, and hiding their weaknesses until they are improved,” she says. “An evolved Leo will be open to learning and sharing what they know with others.”

If you’re an Aries rising, your chart is ruled by Mars—the planet of action and drive. Aries risings are the most active of the rising signs, meaning they’re especially ambitious people who are eager to blaze the path forward, according to Sunday. “They’re the initiators of the zodiac and naturally take charge of any situation they find themselves in,” she says.

Your Sun sign is the core of your spirit and how others may recognize you. Since the sun denotes your drive and attitude, Sunday explains that those with a fire Sun sign love to stand out in a crowd. “They easily gain attention and are typically outspoken,” she says. Additionally, having a fire Sun sign can make you energetic and hungry for new, thrilling experiences.