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Electronic weaponry--a question of safety.

D J O'Brien1

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Kentucky 40292.

Annals of Emergency Medicine
|May 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Electronic weapons like TASERs and stun guns lack sufficient safety and efficacy research. Despite widespread availability, animal studies indicate potential lethality, highlighting a critical knowledge gap.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Electronic weapons are increasingly accessible to law enforcement and civilians.
  • Existing safety and efficacy data for these devices are limited.
  • Regulatory approval was based on theoretical models, not empirical studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the safety and efficacy of common electronic weapons.
  • To highlight the inadequacy of current research on electronic weapons.
  • To discuss the implications of limited data on public safety.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on electronic weapons.
  • Analysis of theoretical calculations used for initial approval.
  • Examination of recent animal studies on electronic weapon effects.

Main Results:

  • Inadequate research exists to confirm the safety or efficacy of electronic weapons.
  • US Consumer Product Safety Commission approval relied on theoretical physics, not empirical data.
  • Recent animal research suggests electronic weapons may be lethal.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need for comprehensive research into the safety and efficacy of electronic weapons.
  • The widespread availability of these devices warrants urgent scientific investigation.
  • Current regulatory approval may not adequately reflect the potential risks associated with electronic weapons.

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