Hmmm…
PhaZZer Enforcer
While walking the floor at SHOT Show 2012, I heard the familiar stuttering click of an Electronic Control Device (ECD). Thinking somebody nearby was playing with a Taser, I looked around and saw a gentleman holding this. It is a PhaZZer. Yes, I spelled it correctly. They pronounce it, “Fay’-zer,” as in not endorsed, sponsored by, or affiliated with CBS Studios or the Star Trek franchise.
PhaZZer Electronics, Inc. manufactures and distributes what they call Conductive Energy Weapons (CEW). PhaZZer states they have, “established a CEW Training Facility in Fort Myers, Florida, with the goal of ensuring our end user operators are thoroughly trained according to standard suggested usage.” The PhaZZer Enforcer is made to compete in the law enforcement market against the Taser International X-26. It fires cartridges compatible to the Taser X-26, M-26, and 34,000 models.
PhaZZER makes cartridges that shoot standard electrical darts and also pepper powder, pepperballs, paintballs, and rubber balls. Darts wires are either 15′ or 21′. It boasts a 160 lumen white light, red laser sight, and a short length of picatinny rail on top.
For you Taser instructors: 60,000 volts, current 2.omA’s, 15-18 pulses per second, pulse duration 120 microseconds, five second activation cycle.
Started to get interesting and then I held it and dry fired it.
I am going to state my opinion that this thing is a safety question mark. It is made in Taiwan (no, I’m not biased against Asians, I’m half Filipino). Many things about the PhaZZer Enforcer seem reverse-engineered from Taser’s essential designs. It also just felt very…cheap. Like the blue/black plastic M-16 I had as a kid in the 70′s.
I firmly believe that competition in the marketplace promotes excellence and is a cornerstone of capitalism. But, I suggest someone else go out and get shocked with that thing. Not me, and I’ve had more than my share of “exposures,” having been a Certified Instructor for both Taser International and the now-defunct Tasertron.
To sum it up, Enforcer is an unfortunate trade name for a product that can potentially be involved in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Randall
Haha! I just played with one of those monstrosities at my local Cop Shop.
I’ve played with Nerf guns that had more structural integrity!
The only redeeming factor, and one I wish TASER would embrace, and by embrace I mean make a quality version of, are the different cartridges that are offered. It would be interesting to see them try it. But who knows, maybe they already have, and didn’t like the outcome.
One other thing, supposedly the cartridges work in the X and M models, but I’m not trying it in mine! Any takers?
Hey M@!
I have to agree with you about the Phazzer’s tactile feel. The differing cartridges are novel, though.
Thanks for visiting!
Randall
Please explain what you mean by a safety question mark? We started reselling them, specifically for the pepper ball and pepper powder cartridges, and we just did a review and posted it on Youtube in our channel. The M26 device is plastic also, it’s not a pistol. For what you are getting, its a decent product. If you are going to write negative about it, why don’t you shock yourself and post the video? The cartridges are fully compatible with TASER devices, and vice versa, and there are some private videos for law enforcement showing the tests. Drop us a line for more info…
Sparky the Stun Gun
The Phazzer Enforcer is a law enforcement grade weapon which has been tried and tested. The unit features a patented safety feature which shuts down the circuit if the aggregate exposure exceeds the 15 second rule so that it complies with the AAEM, AHA, and US DOJ. All are in agreement that most deaths associated with the Taser weapons were the result of excessive exposure and indicate that any exposure exceeding 15 seconds should receive medical treatment . Although the Phazzer safety shut off feature can be manually overridden by the user if he feels additional force is necessary; it immediately brings awareness to the user that he has exceeded the 15 second threshold. To date, since the release of the Phazzer Enforcer unit over two years ago, there have been no deaths associated with the weapon and it is being distributed in several Countries without incident. The Phazzer Enforcer is extremely effective when deployed and from my experience in shooting multiple individuals has effectively dropped every target within 1.5 seconds to the ground. It causes instant paralysis when deploying the darts.
Additionally, the Phazzer Enforcer is well within safety outputs and offers a significant variety of Patented Ammunition which can be used under circumstances where the dart deployment will not suffice.
This unit is effective, safe, reliable, and allows for simplicity of use as compared to its’ nearest rival the Taser x26 and is far less bulky than the Taser m26. It offers comfort with a three finger hand grip as compared to the two finger hand grip of the Taser x26 and comes with an impact resistant and comfortable rubber hand grip sleeve. It is also rechargeable which will save on battery disposal to the environment and avoid the extra expense of battery purchases. The Enforcer also has a high intensity L.E.D. light which can light up a warehouse or be used to daze and confuse a perpetrator when shinned directly into the eyes. And has a red aiming laser for accuracy.
The Phazzer Enforcer and all Phazzer CEW products are classified by the ATF as non-firearms and thus do NOT require Federal Registration as a firearm. Phazzer backs its’ products with a full one year replacement warranty and is an exceptional product for the price of $599.00.
^^^ Hey look! A rep from Phazzer! ^^^
Hey M, I would think you would have something a bit more profound to say.
Ok… “Buy TASER!!!!”
Or how about… If Phazzer is such a substantial improvement over TASER products, can you explain why no LEO agency issues/carries Phazzers?
Or… Why in all of the cop shops I go into either refuse to carry Phazzer, or if they do have them, they’re on a bottom shelf covered in dust because Level 3 Hi-Point duty holsters are moving quicker?
While I’m at it… Instead of comparing Phazzer to old TASER technology, why don’t you compare your latest offering against TASER’s latest offerings???? Put it up against a X2 and X3.
Taser X-2 and X-3?????? Then why are so many LEO’s complaining about carrying them? The bulkiness and another thing that gets in their way. Maybe if Taser starting caring about quality over shareholder manipulation they would not have this problem. Make a set of probes that don’t miss the first time and then you would not need a 2nd or 3rd shot!
Officers will complain about anything new. We always do. Cars, vests, guns, radios, computers, partners, command staff… We’ll always find something.
As far as the size… I’ll give you that the X3 is rather large, but the X2 is almost the same size as an X26.
And as far as the first probes “missing”… At least with the X2 and X3 there’s an immediate option for a follow up probe deployment. It has nothing to do with accuracy. If you knew anything, you would know how TASERs work, and because of the fact that we (not you) work in the real world, and not behind some computer all day playing Solitare, we know that sh*t happens and both probes don’t always make contact. Wether it’s a Signal 20 doing cartwheels, misjudged distance, or even a strong gust of wind… It happens.
Saying they need better quality so a follow up “shot” is not needed, is like saying gun manufactures need to make better quality firearms and ammo companies need to make better bullets, so only one shot is necessary. I take it you only own a musket?
Lastly, I am very well aware you’re doing nothing but trolling, because why the hell not? It’s not like your product is selling… To anyone… Anywhere…
I look forward to your well thought out, and thoroughly researched response.
I just found this page and read all of the comments. From my experience, the Phazzer Enforcer does exactly as advertised and has much more to offer than the Taser who has been in business longer. I have done quite a bit of research and am glad that a newer company finally has come out with innovative weapon ideas. Taser has rested on its laurels for a long time now and they could use some good old American competition.
I like the different ammunition offered for controlling crowds and the safety features that Taser never thought to offer. Also, I guess the commenter above would like a complete metal housing on a CEW. Not that it would ever happen, but I don’t want to be holding a CEW with a metal housing if it ever delivers a short.
Finally, it sounds like M@ is a Taser distributor the way he criticizes something he has never fired with a cartridge. I have fired both weapons and frankly am impressed with the handling of the Phazzer after testing both of them. And the pricing is another matter. Why pay for a Ferrari to drive to work when a Ford F150 will get me there. I plan on recommending the Phazzer to all of my law enforcement colleagues.
Mr. “M”
It appears you do not have many supporters on this blog but to answer your question in regard to the minimal LEA exposure in the USA, I would state that Taser has had a lock on this market for 20 years and just as with Coke and Pepsi, there will come a time when the Phazzer is as readily available and as widely distributed. As you are aware, it takes time to seize market share from a monopolistic competitor and although Phazzer has only recently been introduced in the US market — the brand recognition is taking place as we speak. I recommend that you compare these products side by side prior to passing on information that is based on an opinion which has not been tried by fire.
Agree with Carolyn about M@ (funny name…) who probably is a Taser rep. or worried shareholder but above all he presents himself as a spoke or is it Mat… and i am not used to converse with or against ‘spokes’ so why don’t you play open game like everyone else.
I know both weapons and above all I know both companies and one is client friendly (Phazzer) the other isn’t (Taser)! Don’t tell me I am wrong because I experienced it but just tell me why? Or don’t because I know the answer and I couldn’t care less!
Don’t compare David and Goliath for what they ‘look like’ just compare how they get you to where you want to get. Both do the job but only one has a safety system!
Phazzer is a very efficient weapon (I tried it on many friends, myself and family members) likewise Taser but Phazzer is way safer thanks to their shut off system.
The problem here is that Taser is Taser and this puts them on a cloud of their own and this damages their capabilities to respond to what the market demands while on the contrary Phazzer needs to fight for success and can’t afford to just sit down and play it ‘corporate’… So congratulations to Phazzer for their constant fight to innovate and progress further and specially to be capable to fight Goliath the way they do.
So it all comes down to make the best deal or to buy a Taser only because it is a Taser!
I tend to buy best value for my money and then the choice is easy.
And stop the crap about officers not using Phazzer because I spoke with them and many prefer Phazzer but they are not allowed to use them, DOT! So, who knows why it is like this and, I should say but, above all who knows until when it will be like this…
Thanks to what is called democracy we are all free to criticise and of course to buy what we want so I have given you my opinion and my choice and wish you all a nice day.
Cheers
Iwan (from Europe)
I am a law enforcement officer just like Mr M claims to be. I have been in the business for 11 years, 9 of which have been on patrol. During this time I have had the opportunity to deploy my X26 about 30 times, most which have been successful.
2 weeks ago I had enough with the X26. I had to use the weapon as a blunt object due to the fact that the probes only went about 3 ft in front of me and the drive stun did not work until such time I took the cartridge off of the weapon. I then drive stunned the suspect 5-6 times until he complied. The fight lasted over a minute and when all was said and done, the data when downloaded showed that the weapon had not even been fired once.
I carry the X26 only because I have to. I would not purchase a Taser for any amount of money if I was a civilian on the street looking for a CEW.
Taser does have it’s loyal customers and that is normal for any corporation…..I only buy Chevrolet vehicles. These customers probably have never been exposed to anything like the situation I have just explained because if they had, they would be as dissapointed as me.
Its about time another company came into the mix when it comes to CEW’s. Taser’s quality is going down while their prices keep going up. I would carry a Phazzer any day over the Taser because I think there would be a better chance that it would work!
Most of 30 deployments “being successful” is a good accounting for a mechanical device used in unpredictable situations with violent human beings. Better than OC or baton uses in my experience.
Brian does not state in his comment that he is apparently affiliated with PhaZZer, as evidenced by his email address.
Randall
Anyone that is thinking about buying a phazzer enforcer DONT they are a joke its like playing with a toy that you get out of gumball machine thats how it feels VERY CHEAP I know because I have one or I guess I should say that I had one and really I wouldn’t even let anyone in my family carry one. The first time that I tried it out I felt some tingling in my hand so save yourself the money and buy a TASER because I have the X26C now and its a great weapon.
Are any agencies using the Phazzer? Are there any published evaluations of the product? My chief wants us to evaluate the Phazzer. I’m willing to give it a fair shot, but I don’t have the numbers to conduct a statistically reliable and valid evaluation in my small department. Thanks and be safe.
I can’t answer any of your questions, John. I was not sure they were even still around. Some agencies in my area are carrying Karbon Arms MPID’s. That would be another alternative for your guys.
Randall
Thanks, Randall. Given the quality of your site, I figured you would have posted a follow-up on anything you had learned, good or bad, on the Phazzer. We have a bunch of Taser products on the road, but on-high wanted us to look at the competition’s product.
Unfortunately for Phazzer and Karbon, Taser has a proven track record that they will be hard-pressed to overcome. That said, it wasn’t so long ago that a small PD was the first to purchase something called a Glock.
Thanks again and be safe.
John,
My name is Brian Shouse and I am the law enforcement sales manager for Phazzer Electronics. To answer your question, yes we do currently have agencies using our Phazzer Enforcer in Maryland, Texas, Colorado, and many more in T&E as we speak. I am also a current law enforcement officer and I will tell you that our Phazzer Enforcer is just as good if not better than the competition out there.
I would be happy to assist you and your agency in obtaining a demo weapon. Please email me at brian@phazzer.com and let me know how you would like to proceed. Thanks John and I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Be safe!
I’m a LEO in Maryland. Can you give me any contacts in Maryland that are using the Enforcer? Our weapons staff is pretty conservative. If they knew some other agencies in the state used the Enforcer, they might be more inclined to look at them seriously.