Cover’s Taser worked by firing two small barbed darts attached to thin insulated copper wires. When the darts struck a target, they created an open circuit, allowing voltage to flow between them and delivering an incapacitating electric shock. This allowed it to immobilize targets from a distance without physical confrontation.

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Taser 10’s reduced voltage allows for thinner and lighter wires, and a smaller probe. Probes are launched by activation of a pyrotechnic charge (not nitrogen as in previous models), and at a higher velocity, resulting in increased accuracy, better probe placement (and incapacitation), and a maximum range of 45ft/13.71m (though whether this is achieved in use remains to be seen in testing and trialing). This range is almost double that of any previous model, and means that police should be able to have more time to assess and de-escalate the situation, and possibly avoid using the weapon at all.

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Many authorities have deemed Tasers safe; by the early 2000s, over 7,000 police departments had already incorporated the tool. Its use also came as a tendency from being a weapon of last resort when firearms cannot be sourced to the general control of any rebellious or rowdy persons. This led to some highly publicized incidents involving alleged Taser misuse and overutilization by law enforcement. However, Tasers have become more accepted as less lethal weapons than guns. Other models in Taser’s offerings, such as the Taser X26, are more compact in size and were launched in the market in 2003. According to Taser statistics, more than 16000 law enforcement agencies had purchased Tasers by 2009.

The Taser is a non-lethal, hand-held conducted energy weapon that is used by law enforcement and personal self-defense to incapacitate a target by delivering an electric shock that interrupts superficial muscle functions.

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Taser 10 is capable of firing all 10 probes (requiring 10 trigger pulls), although only a maximum of 4 probes will be charged. The weapon automatically selects which 2,3 or 4 probes have the best connection, charges them and changes their polarity with up to 44 pulses per second – designed to attain ‘neuro muscular incapacitation’ more effectively. The weapon delivers a default 5 second electric shock, the user can then choose to deliver an additional 5 second shock or, by holding up the ‘selector switch’, can prolong the charge as long as the switch is held up, or the batteries last. Repeated and extended shocking of persons with previous models has led to deaths and been heavily criticised by human rights and medical organisations.

In January 2023, AXON Inc (maker of the Taser© range of projectile electric shock weapons) announced the Taser 10, a new 10 shot Taser. In a fanfare of publicity, AXON claimed this weapon was going to  be a ‘game changer’.

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Taser 10 is the same size and profile as the Taser 7 (T7), but instead of the T7’s two cartridges (each with two probes), Taser 10 has 10 cartridges, with single probes, each of which can be individually aimed and fired sequentially. This means if a probe misses the target, or fails to penetrate skin, a second, third or more probe can be fired without reloading. Reloading a new magazine would give an additional 10 probes. A single trigger pull fires a single probe, with the first probe fired without any electrical output. To achieve incapacitation of the targeted person, a minimum of 2 probes must be fired to complete the electrical circuit. The ability to aim individual probes could assist in probe placement and probe spread, possibly increasing the chance of incapacitating the target. Each probe is uniquely marked with a serial number, which could assist in accountability measures.

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The original Taser was invented in 1974 by NASA researcher Jack Cover. Development started in 1969 and was completed in 1974. He named it the Thomas A. Swift Electric Rifle (TASER) after Tom Swift, a fictional young inventor hero famous in a book series during the early 20th century.

In 1998, the advanced Taser M26 model was introduced. It used a shaped pulse technology that improved electrical output and allowed it to penetrate thick clothing better. As safety concerns around Tasers were addressed and research demonstrated their effectiveness in subduing violent individuals without lethal force, adoption rates soared in the 2000s.

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In the early 1990s, brothers Rick and Tom Smith acquired the rights to Cover’s Taser and formed a company called Air Taser Inc. (later renamed Taser International Inc.). So, in the story of when the Taser was invented, they re-engineered the device to make it more compact, effective, and easier to use in the field. The Smith brothers replaced the pneumatics with a small gunpowder charge to fire the darts. They also increased the electrical output while decreasing the unit size to make it pistol-shaped and easily holstered. These enhancements led to the steadily growing adoption of the Taser by police forces in the 1990s.

The Taser has evolved a long way since it was created nearly 50 years ago by a researcher who worked for NASA. It remains a topic of debate in the current society. Still, it serves as one of the crucial tools in policing to manage violently inclined incidents by offering an option that is slightly more physical than the mere use of tear gas. These and other advancements in the operation of Taser usage and the effectiveness of accountability will help prevent misuse of the tool as a method of safe enforcement. Taser’s evolution is an example of how a new idea can be transformed to revolutionize an entire field over the years.

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The need for skin penetration to achieve incapacitation, and the necessity to drive through clothing, results in Taser 10 having a longer probe barb than any previous Taser weapon probes. This raises the risk that ‘full depth penetration’ of the barb may impact internal organs. This risk would be increased in small or slightly built individuals, with an even greater risk in children. The longer barb may also lead to greater injury when it is removed, especially if done by unqualified persons.

UK police expect to complete technical testing and medical safety assessment of Taser 10 by early 2025, and then seek ministerial approval for deployment of Taser 10 to UK police from April 2025.

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The nature of the Taser 10 weapon with its 10 shot capability, longer barbs, and need to penetrate the skin, raises some serious concerns. No independent testing data has been released, and, as it is not yet in in widespread operational use, there is little ‘real world’ data available.

Taser 10 is a new weapon, with new modes of use and tactical scenarios. There will need to be updated and enhanced training curricula and courses, alongside stricter policy and oversight mechanisms in place, to hold police to account for their use of Taser weapons.

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Taser 10 delivers  a maximum voltage of 1,000 volts (previous models were 50,000v). This means that the charge will not jump an air gap, or penetrate clothing, and thus the probe must penetrate the skin for the weapon to work. One positive result of this design change is that, unlike earlier models, Taser 10 cannot act as a direct contact electric shock weapon – a mode of use (drive stun) that has previously raised serious concerns.

The Taser introduced by Cover was quite bulky, shaped like a large flashlight and powered by compressed nitrogen cartridges similar to air guns. It had an effective range of only 15 feet. While Cover intended for it to be used by law enforcement, the early Taser found minimal adoption by police departments.

UK policing is a major user of Taser weapons, which are  central to police use of force options. The UK is one of AXON’s key customers and AXON is the sole supplier of ‘conducted energy devices’ (Taser is a type of projectile electric shock weapon) to the UK police. This  monopoly position means UK police have no choice but to adopt new Taser weapons, as previous models are removed from sale and support due to AXON’s business cycle of introducing new devices. The UK has started a process of assessing and testing Taser 10 for eventual deployment by UK police.

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While some consider the Taser controversial due to potential misuse, it has also been credited with reducing injuries and deaths in police encounters. But when was this now ubiquitous device first invented? Let’s take a look at when the Taser was invented.