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TASER Brand

Leading the charge in self-defense innovation

In 1994, Axon CEO & Founder Rick Smith launched the first TASER® energy weapon.

Along with the product came a mission: to Protect Life®

What is an energy weapon?

An “energy weapon” is a generic product category of devices that utilize a propulsion mechanism to deploy projectiles capable of carrying an electrical charge to incapacitate a target.

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History of the TASER brand

In the early 1970’s, NASA scientist Jack Cover invented the first TASER energy weapon with inspiration from his favorite childhood book series.

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Evolution of the TASER energy weapon

Technology has changed dramatically from the release of the AIR TASER 34000 in 1994 to the release of the TASER 10 in 2023.

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Since its inception, over 20 models of the TASER energy weapon have been released.

The truth about TASER

Debunking some of the most common myths about TASER energy weapons.

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Axon Yellow

When you see yellow, you know it is a genuine TASER-brand energy weapon.

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Innovating responsibly

Axon’s Responsible Innovation Framework is an integral part of our commitment to Protect Life.

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