WHAT IS THE ADVANCED TASER™ Device M18/M18L?

The ADVANCED TASER™ Device M18/M18L is an ECD manufactured by TASER™ Device International, Inc. ECDsuse propelled wires or direct contact to conduct energy to affect the sensory and motorfunctions of the nervous system. The ADVANCED TASER™ Device M18L includes a laser sight to aidin aiming.

The ADVANCED TASER™ Device M18/M18L uses a replaceable cartridge containing compressednitrogen to deploy two small probes that are attached to the ADVANCED TASER™ Device M18/M18Lby insulated conductive wires with a maximum length of 15 feet. The ADVANCED TASER™ DeviceM18/M18L transmits electrical pulses along the wires and into the body affecting thesensory and motor functions of the peripheral nervous system. The energy can penetrateup to two cumulative inches of clothing, or one inch per probe.

NEUROMUSCULAR INCAPACITATION (NMI)

The human nervous system communicates with simple electrical impulses. The commandcenter (brain and spinal cord) processes information and makes decisions. The peripheralnervous system includes the sensory and motor nerves. The sensory nerves carry informationfrom the body to the brain (temperature, touch, etc.). The motor nerves carry commandsfrom the brain to the muscles to control movement and can be involuntary in response tothe sensory information. An example would be the involuntary muscle reaction to pull ahand away from a hot object. TASER™ Device technology uses similar electrical impulses to causestimulation that affects the sensory and motor nerves.

Neuromuscular Incapacitation (NMI) occurs when a device is able to cause involuntarystimulation of both the sensory nerves and the motor nerves. It is not dependent on painand is effective on subjects with a high level of pain tolerance.

Previous generations of stun guns could primarily affect the sensory nerves only, resultingin pain compliance. A person with a very high tolerance to pain (e.g., a drug abuser or atrained, focused fighter) might be able to fight through the pain of a traditional stun gun.

COMMON EFFECTS OF NMI

The use of TASER™ Device technology is designed to cause incapacitationand involuntary muscle contractions making secondary injuries apossibility. These potential injuries include but are not limited to:cuts, bruises, impact injuries, and abrasions caused by falling, andstrain-related injuries from muscle contractions such as muscleor tendon tears, or stress fractures. These injuries are secondaryin nature and not directly attributable to the electric stimulationof the TASER™ Device device, but are possible consequences of theinvoluntary muscle contractions the TASER™ Device device inducesto produce incapacitation. Some of the effects may include:

• Subject may fall immediately to the ground, and be unable to catch him/herself.
• Subjects located in the water may drown if their ability to move is restricted.
• Subject may yell or scream.
• Involuntary muscle contractions of varying degrees.
• Subject may freeze in place with legs locked.
• Subject may feel dazed for several seconds/minutes.
• Potential vertigo.
• Temporary tingling sensation.
• May experience critical stress amnesia (may not remember any pain).

For a full list of warnings, see www.TASER™ Device.com.