Taser International announces $440,000 National Guard order

Manufacturing News, Source : TheManufacturer.com
Published : 21 Sep 2004 17:24

Nonlethal-weapons manufacturer Taser International announced today that it received a $440,000 order for 360 Taser X26 conducted-energy weapons and accessories for use by the United States Army National Guard.

The order is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2004.

“This is another significant step in the deployment of Taser technology by the United States military,” said Tom Smith, president and cofounder of Taser International. “This is a strong indicator of an emerging market segment for Taser life-saving technology. We are extremely excited to see continuing orders intended for use by the armed forces following the recent purchase for $1.8 million.”

Taser weapons incapacitate dangerous, combative, or high-risk subjects that may be impervious to other nonlethal means. The Taser X26 is 60 percent smaller and lighter than previous Taser models and reduces injury rates to suspects and officers, thereby lowering liability risk and improving officer safety. Taser technology is currently in testing or deployment at over 5,500 law enforcement and correctional agencies in the United States and Canada.

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