In standard “dart” mode, the gun-shaped weapon uses compressed nitrogen ... allowing police a window to apply handcuffs. Many Taser models can shoot only one pair of darts before changing ...

Phoenix police officers are being trained on the latest Taser model. Taser 10 operates at a lower voltage and can be deployed up to 45 feet away, compared to the current range of 25 feet.

Axon, a Scottsdale-based company, makes the Taser stun guns. Kriplean says the new model has 10 cartridges, giving officers eight more chances to stun the person who is a threat. It also is safer ...