"Whatever. I bet the target would prefer this to a bullet round."
That really is the point of tasers - a [usually] non-lethal alternative to the generally lethal bullet. The problems with tasers occur when various law enforcement officers decide that tasers are an alternative to a stern talking-to, or an arm-bar hold. #taser
@FrankenPC: They also don't usually have to live with the fear of being shot like cops in the US do. It also appears that the UK cops are quite handy with their truncheons, even the medics like to get in on that action.
@Nathan Obbards: That's true. A vision of the keystone cops all waving their billy clubs just popped into my head. Oh, and in the UK, criminals have guns. #taser
@FrankenPC: Some may, but you don't have to worry about everyone having a gun like here in the US.
Some statistics for comparison.
In 2008, there were 455 injured or killed in gun related crimes in the UK, equivalent to 1 per every 133,942 people in the UK. In 2008 in the US, there were 303,880 firearm incidents, or 1 per every 1,000 people in the US.
@Canoehead: No reliable US statistics, else I'd show them. Then again, the UK statistics aren't reliable either as there is a disparity of 120k between two different studies. #taser
@BazookaJoe: Hey Joe, in a lot of places not being white or expressing freedom of speech is enough to piss off police. I'll work on changing my skin color, any other helpful suggestions? #taser
Since Tasers are getting a bad rap lately, how about a gun that just shoots the nine volt battery or what ever they use at the target. See how long it takes for them to start wanting the tasers back. #taser
Well, you know, lots of everyday objects could be lethal if used the wrong way...
They should just call them "less lethal" weapons.
And specially, they should be TREATED like that too. #taser
We don't call these things "non-lethal" we call them less than lethal because there's always that chance. But I tell you what, it's a hell of a lot nicer option than a 5.56
@jurrasix: I don't think that CoD allows you to waterboard the terrorists for information, so what would be the point of stunning them? Just double-tap and move on, just like in reality.
I was thinking this would be good for stopping unwilling (yes, it does happen) would-be suicide bombers from a safe distance, but then if the bomb has electrical det caps.... #taser
@jurrasix: Problem is, it's really a one-shot deal, and since most of your squad mates (in SP mode) are low-functioning retards, you're gonna get waxed by the non-tased tangos. #taser
@Canoehead: Yeah, but that kind of negates the original statement of cops firing them comfortably from their car. Those are brought out in riot situations of ones where SWAT tactics are needed. #taser
Like usual, people confuse "non-lethal" with "less than lethal". Items like these are "less than lethal", like rubber bullets, bean bag rounds, stun grenades, etc... The problem is reporters stupidly call then non-lethal.
Also, this "Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate", an agent/developer for the DOD(not actually PART of the DOD), uses the term "non-lethal" in their name, but their mission statement says they are "...reducing the risk of fatalities and permanent injury to noncombatants". It's a very bad contradiction. #taser
@MaQ: I can see it now, the FUTURE of warfare. Lets just shock the hell out of each other! At the end of the day, all the soldiers would just have sore asses. Wait, that didn't sound right... #taser
Even with a normal taser if you get the person in the jugular its going to kill them. Or if they have a heart condition. Tasers are lethal and to argue they are not is ridiculous.
@Swearengen: Pepper spray can be lethal if the suspect has an allergy. Police batons can be lethal if someone takes a blow to the head. You seem to misunderstand the difference between "can be lethal" and "is usually lethal."
Seriously, I want you to go ahead and let me know a better way for a cop to get an actively-resisting suspect to comply that doesn't put the cop in more physical danger. #taser
@weatherman: They are fin-stabilized rounds, so they are fairly accurate. I wouldn't try one in a hostage situation, but still better than a live 203 round. #taser
@Barry99705: I guess they can actually be pretty accurate with a little practice - I found this video. I still think the 40mm probably makes more sense for area affect weapons like teargas. #taser
@m1k3g: they're not using it to attract attention to the website, they're using it to attract attention to the gallery. get with the program! i'm sure you'll really be missed around here...
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That really is the point of tasers - a [usually] non-lethal alternative to the generally lethal bullet. The problems with tasers occur when various law enforcement officers decide that tasers are an alternative to a stern talking-to, or an arm-bar hold. #taser
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Some statistics for comparison.
In 2008, there were 455 injured or killed in gun related crimes in the UK, equivalent to 1 per every 133,942 people in the UK. In 2008 in the US, there were 303,880 firearm incidents, or 1 per every 1,000 people in the US.
Sources: [www.homeoffice.gov.uk]
[www.ojp.gov] #taser
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Go Police! Tase those delinquent mo'fo's!
To all the crying pussy bleeding hearts, if you don't want to get shot DON'T PISS OFF THE POLICE YOU STUPID TWAT. #taser
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They should just call them "less lethal" weapons.
And specially, they should be TREATED like that too. #taser
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But in real life, this is way better than a grenade. #taser
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I was thinking this would be good for stopping unwilling (yes, it does happen) would-be suicide bombers from a safe distance, but then if the bomb has electrical det caps.... #taser
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And in that case I think I'd rather see this gun fire the grenade to stop those guys rather than the less-than lethal variant. #taser
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Also, this "Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate", an agent/developer for the DOD(not actually PART of the DOD), uses the term "non-lethal" in their name, but their mission statement says they are "...reducing the risk of fatalities and permanent injury to noncombatants". It's a very bad contradiction. #taser
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^_^ #taser
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Seriously, I want you to go ahead and let me know a better way for a cop to get an actively-resisting suspect to comply that doesn't put the cop in more physical danger. #taser
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