engages in the development and manufacture of nonlethal self-defense devices.
Its devices utilize compressed nitrogen to project two small probes of approximately 25 feet at a speed of approximately 160 feet per second.
These probes are connected to its device by insulated wire.
The probes and compressed nitrogen are stored in a replaceable cartridge attached to the base of the device.
The company sells its products primarily for use in the law enforcement, military, private security, and personal defense markets worldwide.
TASER International was co-founded in 1993 by Rick and Tom Smith.
It was formerly known as ICER Corporation and changed its name to AIR TASER, Inc.
in 1993.
Further, the company changed its name to TASER International, Incorporated in 1998 and to TASER International, Inc.
in 2001.
TASER International is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
