Aiming and Probe Placement

For most deployments, hold the energy weapon level. Tilt the energy weapon when necessary to align the energy weapon probes with the target.
The image shows a side-by-side comparison of a TASER 7 device in two orientations labeled Level and Tilted. The device has a yellow and black casing with four circular components in the center and a visible metallic part near the bottom left. The Tilted version on the right shows the same device rotated diagonally to the upper right.

All TASER energy weapon deployments should be in accordance with current TASER training and warnings, and department training, policies and procedures.

When possible, aim the LASER at the preferred target areas of the body, which are the lower torso and legs when the subject is facing you, or the subject’s back if the subject is turned away from you.

When possible, avoid intentionally targeting the energy weapon on sensitive areas of the body such as the head, eyes, throat, chest/breast, groin, or known pre-existing injury areas without legal justification.

The top probe is designed to impact the target near the top LASER beam but exact placement can vary depending on numerous factors, including but not limited to, the distance, type of cartridge and environmental factors. If both the upper and lower LASERs are active, you should be able to estimate where each probe will hit.

If a single cartridge is deployed and an electrical circuit is completed and maintained, the energy weapon will be relatively quiet. Multiple cartridge deployments and Warning Arc displays are likely to make more noise.