Policy Research

• Studies for Countering Biological Terrorism
• Project Guardian
• Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Detection Study
• Shaping Science and Technology to Serve National Security
• Transitioning DARPA Technologies
• Far Future Warfare
• Division Internships

Efficacy and Safety of Electrical Stun Devices

The transition of military Non-Lethal Technology (NLT) to traditional law enforcement and other stakeholders is not high-paced, nor organized optimally. The Institute investigated the efficiency and effectiveness of this transition process for what is now of course known as Homeland Security application. We initiated the program with a highly visible, funded project on electrical stun guns. The principal public concern of course with stun guns in particular, and NLT in general, is their perceived “lethality.” The Institute's project focused on the technical, policy, and indeed, public affairs issues associated with NLTs, specifically stun guns.

Final Project Report

Report Press Coverage

Project Press Releases

• Forum to Address Stun Gun Controversy
• Experts Analyze Stun Gun Debate
• Report Concludes Stun Guns Relatively Safe When Used Appropriately

For additional information on the project contact, Dr. Dennis K. McBride at 703.525.0770 or dmcbride [at] potomacinstitute [dot] org.