Oct. 26, 2009 (PR Newswire) --
TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stinger Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: STYS), a leader in electro-stun technology confirmed its training policy to allow officers to aim at center mass with its S-200 AT EID. A recent training directive from Taser® International Inc has generated interest and questions from users of electronic immobilization devices (EID) and more specifically whether Stinger Systems' products will change its training policies. In brief, the Taser training bulletin 15.0 concerns ONLY Taser International's products as described therein. Said training bulletin stated to lower the recommended point of aim from center of mass to lower-center of mass for dart applications:
http://taser.com/training/Documents/Training%20Memo%20with%20Training%20Bulletin%20and%20Warnings.pdf
The purpose of an EID is to effectively, efficiently and as safely as possible, immobilize hostile or resisting individuals during a lawful arrest process or confrontation. EIDs are built to only temporarily immobilize an individual by emitting energy comprised of a blend of voltage, amperage, resistance. EIDs, of course, can't possibly interpret the physical condition, impairments or circumstances of a suspect. This includes factors such as knowing the existence of any medical problems or use of drugs. Therefore, new advanced and unique engineering of EIDs could possibly create a different energy delivery system that could possibly help reduce risk to such individuals.
Stinger Systems certifies its instructors in what Stinger Systems believes to be proper training protocol and to conduct its training pursuant to the technology created for its products. While this technology is not without limitations, it is intended to be less-than-lethal but Stinger Systems has always recognized the possibility that an individual can be injured or even a more serious outcome can occur from a resulting use. As of this writing and after thousands and thousands of product uses and applications of Stinger Systems electro-stun products, there has not been a serious injury or death in either actual field or training applications.
Stinger's training protocol has not significantly changed over the years. While an EID dart firing situation to the back of a person is reliable and less likely to hit sensitive area(s) (eyes, groin, etc.), a front application (thus the term CONFRONTATION) is permissible. Stinger's training methodology outlines the risks of frontal shots and clearly outlines areas of avoidance like the eye, throat, groin or any combination thereof, that may possibly cause an undetermined injury.
While stun devices accomplish the same end result....immobilization, how that is achieved is considerably different with the Stinger EID compared to other EIDs that are presently being sold.
