Taser X12 - The Firearms Forum

deinonychus75 · 02-07-2008, 09:19 PM

I just saw this for the first time tonight and thought it was "interesting". Out of curiosity - I'm wondering what others opinions are on this type of self/home defense weapon. It may even be a while before it actually hits the market. Looks like possible law enforcement only? Maybe some police officers/military have had experience with it already?

http://www.taser.com/products/law/Pages/TASERX12.aspx

Rommelvon · 02-09-2008, 12:46 PM

Looks pretty interesting, great idea, but for me, if it gets to the point I have to draw down on someone for breaking into my home, I'm going to introduce lead buckshot, I have seen people shake off tazers before and still keep coming, especially the ones that are all drugged out on Meth, PCP etc......I've never seen someone shake off a blast from a 12 gauge.

CampingJosh · 02-09-2008, 10:25 PM

I'm with Rom. Electricity hurts a lot. (I've taken a stun gun, and I know it's different from a Tazer, but it's the same kind of thing.) But it doesn't alway incapacitate--and it certainly never does so quite like lead.

noslolo · 02-21-2008, 04:01 AM

Great Idea and a great platform but for the price wouldn't a Mossberg 500 be better?

Vladimir · 02-21-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by deinonychus75

I just saw this for the first time tonight and thought it was "interesting". Out of curiosity - I'm wondering what others opinions are on this type of self/home defense weapon. It may even be a while before it actually hits the market. Looks like possible law enforcement only? Maybe some police officers/military have had experience with it already?

http://www.taser.com/products/law/Pages/TASERX12.aspx

I don't see a big market for the LEOs for that. Unless I missed something and it is some super taser, why not carry the sidearm for the size benefit. Though that thing sure looks intimidating

I know one thing though, if I was in the business, I wouldn't be investing in tasers, I would be investing in those flashlight incapacitating deals. Tasers aren't PC anymore, it's only a matter of time before they are "relics"

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cec · 02-21-2008, 07:01 PM

Interesting idea. I like the concept. I see that for LEO use, there would be a Lethal backup.

Knowing my luck I would hit the suspect in the eye or a major nerve center. I have that knack, go for less lethal shot and whoops.

As for the flashlight, hand out these suckers. You have 15 minutes to remove the threat

- http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/28/t...an-incinerate/

Best quote I read about them "This flashlight had better make a sound like "bwwOOOWWWWMMMmmmm" when you turn it on."

02-07-2008, 09:19 PM	#1
deinonychus75 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 72	Taser X12 I just saw this for the first time tonight and thought it was "interesting". Out of curiosity - I'm wondering what others opinions are on this type of self/home defense weapon. It may even be a while before it actually hits the market. Looks like possible law enforcement only? Maybe some police officers/military have had experience with it already? http://www.taser.com/products/law/Pages/TASERX12.aspx __________________ Peaceable, not passive. --> Last edited by deinonychus75; 02-07-2008 at 09:21 PM..

02-09-2008, 12:46 PM	#2
Rommelvon Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 1,452	Re: Taser X12 Looks pretty interesting, great idea, but for me, if it gets to the point I have to draw down on someone for breaking into my home, I'm going to introduce lead buckshot, I have seen people shake off tazers before and still keep coming, especially the ones that are all drugged out on Meth, PCP etc......I've never seen someone shake off a blast from a 12 gauge. __________________ When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. --Thomas Jefferson American By Birth, Southern By The Grace Of God Deo vindice "Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less.” Robert E Lee

02-09-2008, 10:25 PM	#3
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,788	Re: Taser X12 I'm with Rom. Electricity hurts a lot. (I've taken a stun gun, and I know it's different from a Tazer, but it's the same kind of thing.) But it doesn't alway incapacitate--and it certainly never does so quite like lead.

02-21-2008, 04:01 AM	#4
noslolo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Johnstown PA Posts: 1,558	Re: Taser X12 Great Idea and a great platform but for the price wouldn't a Mossberg 500 be better? __________________ I'm a heck of a "obesito illegitimo"

02-21-2008, 07:01 PM	#6
cec Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 501	Re: Taser X12 Interesting idea. I like the concept. I see that for LEO use, there would be a Lethal backup. Knowing my luck I would hit the suspect in the eye or a major nerve center. I have that knack, go for less lethal shot and whoops. As for the flashlight, hand out these suckers. You have 15 minutes to remove the threat - http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/28/t...an-incinerate/ Best quote I read about them "This flashlight had better make a sound like "bwwOOOWWWWMMMmmmm" when you turn it on." __________________ Carpe Jugulum When asked why I wanted my CCW, I was tempted to say "Fishing".