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Taser Tells Cops: Don't Aim at Chest

Company cites 'extremely low risk' but insists stun gun is safe

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 21, 2009 11:35 AM CDT

(Newser) – Stun gun maker Taser has issued an advisory to police departments suggesting cops not aim at a suspect’s chest because it poses an "extremely low" chance of triggering an "adverse cardiac event." The company insists its product is safe, but if...   Read full story »

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