Would it be possible for a Tazer to render an IED's trigger

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The discussion centers on the effectiveness of a Taser in neutralizing the trigger mechanisms of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). It is established that the outcome largely depends on the type of trigger used in the IED. The consensus is that a Taser is unlikely to render the trigger ineffective and may, in fact, activate it instead. This highlights the complexity and variability of IED trigger mechanisms.

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Would it be possible for a "Tazer" to render an IED's trigger

Would it br possible for a "Tazer" to render an IED's trigger ineffective ?
 
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Depends on what kind of trigger you're talking about (I assume IED = Improvised Explosive Device?), but probably not. IEDs have all sorts of trigger mechanisms.
 


jordan3 said:
Would it br possible for a "Tazer" to render an IED's trigger ineffective ?

More likely it would set it off.
 

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