WHO MANUFACTURES THEM?

Arizona-based Taser International makes virtually all of the stun guns/tasers being used today. 

Taser International says more than 16,200 law enforcement agencies in more than 40 countries use its devices. Since early 1998, more than 543,000 Taser brand immobilizers have been sold to law enforcement agencies.

There are five main types of stun guns made by Taser used by law enforcement agencies:

·         M26: A high-powered weapon marketed to police forces to stop "highly combative individuals." A burst of compressed nitrogen launches two small probes attached to the device by conductive wires. From as far as 10.6 metres, the device transmits electrical pulses through the wires to immobilize a person. Also has a laser sight for aiming.

·         X26: A smaller model introduced in 2003. Launches two small probes as far as 10.6 metres.

·         X3: A triple-shot semi-automatic introduced in 2009. Capable of deploying three separate sets of two small probes as far as 10.6 metres as a backup shot in the event of a miss or to stop up to three separate targets.

·         X2: A double-shot semi-automatic introduced in 2011. Capable of deploying two separate sets of two small probes as far as 10.6 metres as a backup shot in the event of a miss or to stop up to two separate targets.

·         XREP: A CED projectile deployed by a pump action 12-guage shotgun round capable of hitting targets as far away as 30 metres.

The company also makes stun guns for personal use:

·         C2: Introduced in 2007, smaller than its predecessors and comes in nine colours. Launches two probes as far as 4.5 metres.

·         X26C: Modelled after the X26 but formatted for personal use. Has a range of 4.5 metres.

·         Advanced Taser M18/M18L: Modelled after the M26 with a range of 4.5 metres.

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/facts-about-stun-guns-and-their-use-in-canada-1.810288

Source: http://www.taser.com/