Do Tasers Really Work?

When a Taser is fired from a distance, prongs or darts connected by wires are discharged at a person. In those cases, Tasers have a reliable range of about 10 feet, Professor Kenney said, but beyond that, their effectiveness in hitting a target becomes spotty.

Are Tasers effective for self defense?

Stun guns have been proven to be safe and effective non-lethal self defense products. They do not cause any permanent damage to an attacker. ... Most stun guns deliver only 3 milliamps or less. That is far below the amperage that could do any long lasting damage to an individual.

Why do Tasers not work?

It's not always immediately clear why a Taser wasn't effective. Some people have tugged the metal probes from their bodies, rendering the device useless. Mental illness or drug use can also influence how a person reacts to the shock. Sometimes the fault lies with officers who don't use them properly.