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    Default Truth about Tasers

    More reality; we've at times had even less a success rate, but in the Pac NW a lot more bulky clothing is worn:

    http://www.latimes.com/local/crime/l...401-story.html

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    Here during the winter is bad. Also the customers have learned to drop and roll during deployment to dislodge the barbs. Bad guys can be smart.

    Sometimes a 24" piece of hickory works better but lawyers are a pain in the ass.
    Ed Boyd

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    We had a guy just last night defeat some four tasings with spins and arm sweeps.

    It certainly speaks to the need for more practice time and more practically based personal combat and arrest and control skills. But technology is just easier and cheaper...

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