Have been looking at this very closely.
Obviously the taser platform has a huge following, and the C2 appears to be every bit as effective as the law enforcement versions. In fact the only difference between the civilian and LEO versions appears to be the discharge time (5 vs 30 seconds) and deployment range (15 feet vs 21-30 feet).
I'd like to ask any current C2 owners, or anyone who's knowledgeable about taser generally, a few questions that I couldn't answer from reading the online literature:
* I noticed that the "background check" activation sequence must be re-entered any time the unit completely loses power for more than 5 seconds. Can you ever foresee a situation where the battery pack falls out, dies, etc. "in the field", preventing deployment of the weapon? Would the "drive stun" mode still be operational on a now unactivated unit?
* Is the "drive stun" mode usable with a cartridge loaded (but not fired)? This could provide a force continuum of sorts (particularly if it has a visible sparking display), or an option for really close range subjects. It appears that the required probe spread cannot be achieved when firing at less than perhaps 3 feet.
* Is the C2 compatible with cartridges that have a range beyond 15 feet (assuming one can obtain them, they are apparently sold to LEO only). If so, would aiming with sufficient accuracy to get both probes on target become difficult beyond this distance?
* What is a realistic "dump and reload time" for an experienced user of this weapon to load a fresh cartridge following a miss or otherwise ineffective hit? Is the device ready to fire right away following a reload, or is there a recharge latency when new a new probe cartridge is installed?
* Is there any secret to how to practice / become proficient with a device like this when the "ammo" is $25 a shot? (I'll never complain about 50 BMG cost again!)
Obviously the taser platform has a huge following, and the C2 appears to be every bit as effective as the law enforcement versions. In fact the only difference between the civilian and LEO versions appears to be the discharge time (5 vs 30 seconds) and deployment range (15 feet vs 21-30 feet).
I'd like to ask any current C2 owners, or anyone who's knowledgeable about taser generally, a few questions that I couldn't answer from reading the online literature:
* I noticed that the "background check" activation sequence must be re-entered any time the unit completely loses power for more than 5 seconds. Can you ever foresee a situation where the battery pack falls out, dies, etc. "in the field", preventing deployment of the weapon? Would the "drive stun" mode still be operational on a now unactivated unit?
* Is the "drive stun" mode usable with a cartridge loaded (but not fired)? This could provide a force continuum of sorts (particularly if it has a visible sparking display), or an option for really close range subjects. It appears that the required probe spread cannot be achieved when firing at less than perhaps 3 feet.
* Is the C2 compatible with cartridges that have a range beyond 15 feet (assuming one can obtain them, they are apparently sold to LEO only). If so, would aiming with sufficient accuracy to get both probes on target become difficult beyond this distance?
* What is a realistic "dump and reload time" for an experienced user of this weapon to load a fresh cartridge following a miss or otherwise ineffective hit? Is the device ready to fire right away following a reload, or is there a recharge latency when new a new probe cartridge is installed?
* Is there any secret to how to practice / become proficient with a device like this when the "ammo" is $25 a shot? (I'll never complain about 50 BMG cost again!)