If you have already bought a TASER C2 you probably are aware how easy it is to use. You probably took the time to read the owner manual and watch the training DVD that comes with each TASER C2. By doing this you became familiar with the most effective way to use the TASER C2. If you have just purchased your TASER C2 make sure you take the time and go through the training DVD and owner manual as soon as it arrives.

If you have already bought a TASER C2 you probably are aware how easy it is to use. You probably took the time to read the owner manual and watch the training DVD that comes with each TASER C2. By doing this you became familiar with the most effective way to use the TASER C2. If you have just purchased your TASER C2 make sure you take the time and go through the training DVD and owner manual as soon as it arrives.

The Lithium Battery Cartridge that powers the unit has enough stored power to last for about 50 firings of the unit. A word of caution here, do not put the magazine cartridge into the C2 before the Power Cartridge. Put the battery cartridge in first and then put the magazine cartridge in. After you have inserted the battery cartridge a green light will light up to let you know the TASER C2 is operational.

Now we are ready to load the magazine cartridge. Very easy to do but with a few words of caution. Just like a gun, never point the business end of a TASER C2 at anyone unless you are going to use it. Second, also like a gun, make sure the safety is on. You do this by sliding the switch cover closed. After you obeyed those two things simply open up the magazine cover and install the cartridge. When you have pushed it in far enough you will hear an audible "click". That is your notice that you have installed it correctly. A nice feature about the design of the TASER C2 is that the magazine cannot be installed incorrectly. That is nice to know especially if you are in a high stress situation.

When you hold a TASER you hold it as you would a handgun, vertically. There is a safety switch cover that you open to expose the firing button. Do not fire at an attacker that is more then 15 feet away. That is the maximum range of the C2. All TASER C2 models, except one, have a laser-aiming device. When aiming at a target keep in mind that where ever you see the laser, that is where the top probe will approximately land. If your safety permits, try to avoid aiming at the face, neck, head or groin area.

You do not need a tape measure but always try to shoot your TASER C2 when you are about 7 to 10 feet away from your attacker. This will result in a good spread of the probes, about 16 inches, and deliver the most effect. Try not to have a probe spread of less then 4 inches. Remember, maximum effect occurs between 7 and 10 feet.

Practice, practice, practice. Targets are available so that you can practice using the device. Never practice on someone as the TASER shoots two small barbs that will penetrate clothing and skin and deliver the volts and wattage to the body. Practice in an empty room and make sure no one can come in unexpectedly.

There is also a stun capability backup on the TASER C2 called the Drive Stun Back Up. This means that if you just happen to run out of cartridges and you still need to disable an attacker you can approach the person and use the stun gun functionality. The TASER C2 has two stun gun electrodes that will allow you to depress the volts into the attacker's neck or other exposed body part and then make your escape.

After you have fired the TASER C2 and your attacker is on the ground, drop the unit and run. Run as fast as your little feet will take you. A great thing about the manufacturer of the C2, TASER International, is that they will replace your unit if you have had to use it during an attack. Simply send them a copy of the police report.

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