Tasers as of late have become quite popular as they allow law enforcement officers or mere mortals subdue an attacker or criminal without inducing lethal harm (usually). But, those little handheld/handgun looking models are just so outdated and weak. Do you really want to get the message across to the baddies and improve your chances of hitting your target with less danger to yourself? Taser International would love to show you their new hotness, the XREP projectile. The XREP’s claim to fame is first off the fact that it is an electric shock cartridge. The second more interesting feature is that it fits most standard 12-gauge shotguns and comes with a range of over 100 feet meaning you can now secure the area from further out. Also of interest, Taser, along with Mossberg also have a specially designed shotgun that uses these XREP projectiles. While the gun itself isn’t that mechanically different from a normal shotgun using the XREP projectile, just the look of it brings the thought “Oh Sh**” into the forefront of the mind. Safety issues and field testing haven’t been released by Taser International so it’s unlikely you’ll see any of these on your next episode of cops. Still, they look pretty sweet — that is if you’re not on the receiving end… Another picture right inside.
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