A lethal weapon is sometimes the only choice a police officer
has to defend his or herself. This is
especially true when criminals have obtained and are using firearms. For this
reason, PhaZZer Electronics have created multiple less-lethal weapons. In an
attempt to save as much human life as possible, they hope that their
alternative methods might be able to open a new option for an officer whose
life is threatened. Instead of taking a life, the officer will have the chance
to injure and temporarily incapacitate a criminal. Here are a few lesser-known
benefits to using less-lethal weapons:
1.
Versatility in ammo. Although this is only true
for PhaZZer products, it will likely become common across the board for all
less-lethal weaponry. PhaZZer allows its clients to use not only ammo from
different (even competing) companies, it also enables multiple kinds of
ammunition. You can use rubber bullets, to pepper spray balls, to non-lethal
electrical probes.
2.
Versatility in style. PhaZZer allows purchasers
to select the color they desire and also offers different types of holsters.
3.
Effectiveness. The effectiveness of a
less-lethal weapon when used correctly is extremely high. However, certain
weapons such as Tasers are much less effective if the target is wearing thick
clothing. This actually harkens back to the first point and strengthens
PhaZZer’s case for versatility in ammunition. In a situation where electrical
probes might be less effective, one could change to pepper spray balls and
experience extreme effectiveness.
Steven Abboud has worked at PhaZZer since 2007 on creating
less-lethal weapons and ammunition options and has used innovative designs to
enhance current models. The non-lethal field still has a long way to go, and he
plans to be at the forefront every step of the way.
