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   Technology StocksAxon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON), formerly Taser Intl.


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From: proadvisor2/15/2008 1:45:36 PM
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Check out Lamperd Less Lethal LLLI (BB). I believe this to be the most diverse product line in the "less lethal" space. Patents, proprietary technology, state-of-the-art research, and a ground floor opportunity to invest in a start-up company that has migrated from a research & development company to a production based self-funded going concern. The stock is @ .07 cents from a peak spike of over $4.50 in summer of 2005. I believe stock is conservatively valued @ .30 cents with no sales. They are poised to close several seven figure contracts which puts the stock @ .80 to $1.00 per share. Go to the website: www.lamperdlesslethal.com and see for yourself. Do your own due diligence. It is not my intention to pump but rather raise awareness and get this on the radar screen. Disclosure: I have a substantial position in this stock and will continue to accumulate to $1.00 per share. Good luck.

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From: d[-_-]b2/20/2008 7:03:04 PM
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Department of Justice Study Evaluates Electronic Control Device Technology; Report Obtained Through FOIA Request Supports Superiority of TASER Devices

Some of the key findings of the 93-page report are:

1. Lower level of incapacitation when exposed to the Stinger S-200

* "...the majority of people reported a much lower level of
incapacitation when hit with the Stinger S200 in comparison to
the TASER X26." (p. 6)
* "In all cases of TASER deployment, the subjects were immediately
incapacitated. However, the majority of people had little
reaction when hit with the Stinger S200 while this CED was
affixed to them via gator clips." (p. 24)

2. Safety Concerns

* "Further problems existed in that the Stinger cartridges would
also discharge little pieces of plastic and metal that could best
be described as `shrapnel.' This was noted numerous times in
testing as these items constantly stuck the research team."
(p. 37)
* "Should the user make contact with the cross-bolt switch while
the Stinger S-200 is discharging a cycle of current, the user
also receives a shock for the duration of the cycle." (p. 74)

3. TASER X26 is a more reliable device

* "A quantitative review of the weapon systems shows greater
reliability of the TASER X26 over its Stinger S200 counterpart."
(p. 6)
* Stinger S-200 "exhibited little constancy" (p. 35)
* "...the malfunction rate on the Stinger weapon, which was
measured, for the initial equipment, at 47.35%. Many times the
cartridge simply would not fire..." (p. 36)
* "Should the user make contact with the cross-bolt switch while
the Stinger S200 is discharging a cycle of current, the user also
receives a shock for the duration of the cycle." (p. 75)

4. TASER X26 is a more durable device

* "... a number of cartridges were dropped from a height of four
feet to determine their survivability. None of the TASER
cartridges broke during this test; however, fourteen out of the
twenty Stinger cartridges were damaged upon impact with a
carpeted floor." (p. 7)
* "Additionally, a number of Stinger cartridges were broken while
still in their shipping container. The blast doors fell off,
releasing the wire tether." (p. 68)

5. Stinger's Training Materials contained incorrect information

* "Some of the material was found to be outdated and incomplete,
and the instructor advised participants to ignore sections of the
handout material where discrepancies were noted." (p. 17)

6. Stinger S-200 probes flew erratically and frequently broke

* "In addition to the erratic spread of the (Stinger) probes, the
probes tended to fly in an untrue linear manner and did not
penetrate the target as they would often hit the target sideways.
Evidence of this was when the barbs bounced off the target and
flew back towards the researchers." (p. 36)
* "One concern with the Stinger weapon system was that the Stinger
S200 probes frequently broke free from their barbs in the
target." (p. 6)
* "As was the case with our initial volunteer tester, almost every
(Stinger) barb broke off in the plastic dummy target." (p. 36)
* "In this case, the barbs could not be removed by attendant EMS
staff and the subject had to be transported to the local hospital
for removal by a physician. Due to an ethical concern about doing
harm to the additional volunteer subjects involved in this
testing, subsequent testing with all other subjects involved the
use of alligator clips." (p. 22)
* "The Stinger probes frequently broke off in the target during
testing and their removal. During this testing, 52 Probes out of
159 Stinger cartridges broke off in the testing target (32.8%)."
(p. 66)

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From: John Carragher2/29/2008 10:46:19 AM
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COATESVILLE, Pa. - "Is this safe for teenagers?" Iesha Robles asked. The single mom of three was shopping for a stunning new accessory for her handbag -- a Taser.
"Every morning, I come out about 6:30, 7 o'clock, and sometimes it's dark. I am a single momand I get in and out of the car with kids," she said.

Robles works at a shop that sells Tasers and is part of a growing group of women buying them.

"I want something quick that I can pull out of my purse in case I need it," she said.

Traditionally, Taser stun guns have been a weapon police use.

But now the company that makes the device is targeting their new product line toward civilians, especially women like Robles.

With catchy colors like pink, blue and metallic, they're generating a lot of buzz.

"It's nice to know that there is something out there for women other than guns ... and the color, it grabs everyone's eye," Robles said.

TI's clear Taser is marking its latest product toward women. Its latest device is leopard skin.

"And you can do it form this far away?" asked NBC 10's Kristen Welker.

"Yes, zero to 15 feet," answered James Witmer, the marketing manager at Witmer Associates Inc. in Coatesville.

They sell police and fire gear and now Tasers, too. Witmer said the gadget, when used properly, can knock an attacker off his or her feet and give a victim a chance to escape.

"Enough attacks at malls or shopping centers. Women want to be safe, and they're concerned. And, actually, we're seeing husbands who are concerned about their wives as well, and they're coming in and buying them," Witmer said. "Actually, some of our best customers have been husbands buying the pink Tasers."

"Treat it as a lethal weapon," said Coatesville Police Chief William Matthews.

Matthews warned that Tasers can be more than destabilizing. He said they can be deadly for people with weak hearts and the very young.

"It can be devastating if a child gets a hold of it, shoots himself or herself, or someone else," Matthews said.

He pointed out that, unlike some guns, Tasers do not have the same type of childproof safety lock. Plus, he said if you Taser the wrong person or seriously injure someone, you could face assault charges.

His advice is to always keep your Taser out of the reach of children and to get educated.

"Organizations who train people for use of firearms in general have Taser training classes, as well," Matthews said.

But Robles said she feels more comfortable having a Taser in her house than a gun, and she said she will be careful not to let it get into the hands of her children.

She said she considers it a small addition that will give her a lot of relief.

"You'll just feel safer. If there's someone there, it's accessible in my purse. I can just grab it. It's easy to use," she said.

Tasers cost about $350 dollars. They are not legal everywhere. For example, you cannot use a Taser in Philadelphia. Check with your local law enforcement agency before purchasing one, Welker reported.

For more on the rules about using Tasers, click here.

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From: John Carragher5/14/2008 1:37:27 AM
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50,000V Tasers for every cop
By CLODAGH HARTLEY
Home Affairs Correspondent

Published: 12 May 2008


TASERS could soon be issued to ALL police officers — after a trial proved they deter violent criminals, the Home Office will announce today.

Figures show deployment of the 50,000-volt stun guns has soared 15 times and firing of them three times during the course of the tests by specially-trained units.

Only firearms officers normally have Tasers. But ten forces have successfully broadened their use in the 12-month trial which began last September.

Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said: "Taser is making a real difference on our streets, not only keeping the public safe but also protecting police officers.

"I am committed to giving our cops the weapons they need. If the trial shows Taser to be a valuable tool, I can envisage a day when they could be routinely issued to all police officers."

Use of the devices has resolved potentially fatal incidents.

And cops have found the Taser does not even need to be actually fired. Drawing and aiming can be enough to stop criminals in their tracks.

The results released this morning show that in the first six months of the trial, Tasers were deployed 252 times, 236 in the past three months. But they were only discharged 31 times — 25 in the past three months.

A Home Office source stressed that all officers involved had been fully trained and followed strict guidelines.

Forces in the trial are: Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Gwent, Lincolnshire, Merseyside, Metropolitan Police, Northamptonshire, Northumbria, North Wales and West Yorkshire.

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To: John Carragher who wrote (927)6/18/2008 11:53:59 AM
From: Jill
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I noticed today that TASR is down, and see articles on inmates dying after being stunned with a taser. Apparently it can trigger a heart attack? Anybody have more info? Not sure whether this is a "death knell" for taser or an oppy for position trade.

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To: Jill who wrote (928)6/18/2008 12:11:31 PM
From: John Carragher
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do you have a reference where in mates died. yes people die but mostly it is because of drugs, they are tripping out. i believe recently one or two court cases found taser liable for about 20% of potential death cause.. who knows how they arrive at 20%. that is the last i read. i all other cases have been cleared by tasr.

this is like trying to drill off the coast . you have a well organized human rights group who are against tasr, like they were against spray pepper which in some cases is worse.

you come down to some guy out of control mental problem , on drugs, and not plain mean. with a knife , human rights groups want the cops to take him in and not hurt him. now i support cops who tell him to drop his knife. and when he refuses to tasr him and save cops from being hurt and the subject.

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To: John Carragher who wrote (929)6/18/2008 2:05:39 PM
From: Jill
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Google News:

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news.google.com

Is that why the stock is down just curious. Haven't been following it.

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To: Jill who wrote (930)6/18/2008 2:29:12 PM
From: John Carragher
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i haven't been watching it either.. last i heard they were complaining about naked shorts.. maybe went to sec for investigation. also believe last announcement i saw was england or london all cops over there were going to carry tasers..

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To: John Carragher who wrote (927)6/21/2008 4:27:04 AM
From: Proud Deplorable
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HA HA HA TASERS TO BE BANNED IN CANADA==============

cbc.ca

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To: Proud Deplorable who wrote (932)6/21/2008 7:41:57 AM
From: John Carragher
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if RCMP doesn't curb use by year's end?

since the mounties are out of control they should lock them up and throw away the keys................. its not the tasers, it the crazy canadians that let mean spirited people enforce their laws. maybe better phys exams would help?

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