How To Use A Taser C2

If you have purchased a TASER C2 then it is veryWhen aiming at a target keep in mind that where
important that you know how to use it properly soever you see the laser, that is where the top probe
you can have the best self defense possible. Therewill approximately land. If your safety permits, try to
are many things about a TASER you should know soavoid aiming at the face, neck, head or groin area.
you can use it effectively against an attacker. TheThe optimum shot from the TASER C2 is from
first step, of course, is to read the directions andseven to ten feet away from the attacker to
Owner's manual that came with the TASER youachieve maximum effect. If you shoot your attacker
purchased. Also, most importantly, take the time tofrom about 7 feet away this will result in a probe
review the included Training DVD that comes withspread of about 1 foot. Try to aim for the trunk of
every TASER C2.the body. Always try to have at least a 4-inch
The TASER C2 model uses a Lithium batteryspread of the probes. At seven to ten feet away -
cartridge that should provide enough power forthe spread of the probes will be approximately 16
about 50 firings. When you load the battery cartridgeinches.
in the TASER make sure the magazine cartridge isYou should always practice firing with a TASER C2
not inside of the TASER. Load the battery cartridgebefore you actually need to use it. You can practice
into the TASER C2 and then reinsert the magazineacross the room at targets to get the best feel for
cartridge. When the battery cartridge is in thethe C2. TASERS have little miniature barbs in them
TASER and has sufficient power, you will see athat will actually puncture the skin or penetrate
green light, which will notify you it, is working.clothing to send the electrical volts and wattage into
The next thing you need to do is load your airthe body. When you are ready to use a TASER C2,
cartridges. Make sure the safety switch cover isflip the safety switch to expose the firing button and
closed and that the TASER is pointing in a safeyou will see a light that will be the indicator that the
direction. Remove the cartridge cover at the front ofgun is ready to fire.
the C2 and insert the cartridge until you hear it click.There is also a stun capability backup on the TASER
That indicates it is locked in place. Just to make sure,C2 called the Drive Stun Back Up. This means that if
gently pull on the sides of the cartridge. There is notyou just happen to run out of cartridges and you still
an "up" or "down" on the air cartridges so youneed to disable an attacker you can approach the
don’t have to worry about putting the cartridgeperson and use the stun gun functionality. The
in wrong. This is also a nice feature for when you areTASER C2 has two stun gun electrodes that will
under any stress so you can reload quickly if needed.allow you to depress the volts into the attacker's
Each cartridge carries the probes, wire, andneck or other exposed body part and then make
compressed air. Do not try to open these cartridges.your escape.
When you hold a TASER you hold it as you would aAs soon as your attacker is on the ground and
handgun, vertically. There is a safety switch coverincapacitated, place the TASER C2 on the ground
that you open to expose the firing button. Do notand run away to a safe location. Do not try to
fire at an attacker that is more then 15 feet away.retrieve your TASER C2. TASER International will
That is the maximum range of the C2. All TASER C2replace your C2 if you send them a copy of the
models, except one, have a laser-aiming device.police report of your attack.