TASER Bolt 2 Self-Defense Device | Personal Protection Kit

I own other, older Taser products and didn’t really understand the need for this one. But then one day it clicked. The niche this product fills is that it doesn’t look like a gun, it looks like a modern piece of technology like something Apple might design. You might be saying so what, I’m not buying it for looks, all I care is defending myself. But hear me out. Because it looks like some tech gadget and is not threatening means you can carry it in your hand, purse, backpack, or back pocket without freaking out fellow citizens- and more importantly not accidentally getting yourself shot by a cop who thinks you’re carrying a gun. It’s bright white, not tactical black and most people aren’t going to know, care or notice what it is. It’s perfect if you’re a professional walking around in the city. And because it’s Taser technology that the cops use, you can rely on it to work (as well as anything will, nothing is 100%). I don’t work for Taser or have any affiliation, but am interested in non lethal technology to keep me safe without having to shoot anyone.

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I was very excited about this product - I love the unique design and all the intelligent features (like the infrared aiming sight that turns on when the device is armed.) I work in the inner city and it has been getting crazier and crazier since COVID, so I decided to get a non-lethal taser for protection. I am very happy with the Bolt 2. The training videos make it easy to learn taser safety, and how to set up and use the device. I feel comfortable carrying and using it if I have to. I also love the fact that this is a smart self-defense device that pairs with your cell phone. There's really no price to put on the kind of confidence and peace of mind the Bolt 2 brings. Invest in your safety - You're worth it.

Taser under Axon is one of the worst companies I've ever dealt with. Once again a Taser product arrived with inadequate instructions for someone unfamiliar with the product, the product door wouldn't open & the paper sticking out from it wouldn't fully pull out & when after 4 Hours I finally was able to open the door (the instructions did not properly tell me how ) the paper was still sticking under a battery (Photo 1) and I had to spend more time getting it out & then I still couldn't close the door as in my opinion it is physically impossible (See Photo 2). My brother in law was finally able to do it & he said you must perfectly align things which takes time which wasn't like their YouTube Video. The Cartridges come in a case that looks like a tight medieval torture system & the instructions do not adequately tell you how to open the case & get the cartridge out. It took me 2 Hours of trial & error.Even worse is the customer service for consumers is terrible at best. You call the company up & you get contradictory phone options that make no sense ( listen to all of them & tell me I'm wrong) & then you get the usual "Due to overwhelming amount of calls" (I called I believe around 9:10 AM PST) you get to leave your phone number which they then do not return your calls. I think the product itself when it is properly assemble & works is a good one but I will buy this item in the future from a smaller store where I can actually talk to a human being who actually answers the phone who can help me with any assembly/installation or technical problems I may have which apparently Taser/Axon can not do in what I consider acceptable time.

So bought this for safe protection; turns out; not able to remove the battery cover or the green tape and needs to be remove before use, do I emailed the seller with a few questions which needed answers before I want to start using it / bring it with me outside ) did not get a response. This seller / brand just want you to get their product then that’s it, NO after sales for any kind of help?!?!?! Would NOT recommend. Because of the quantity and NO service ( btw; it’s about $500.00 ).

As stated, I haven't had to use the Taser Bolt 2 yet, but having this effective means of self defense helps me feel less fearful going outside, shopping, walking. I'm 76, can't run, not able to fight back. Also if I were present when a shooter threatened a public place, I might be able to immobilize them for the 30 seconds it would take to secure the person and their weapon.BTW… the Taser weighs 8.4 ounces.Shipping weight is 1.08 kg/2 pounds.

I love this. It is clearly visibly not a gun, it is easy to get out and it is easy to use. However, you should also carry arm/leg zip ties (like handcuffs made out of plastic) so that when you do immobilize someone you can detain them, especially if you cannot run that fast. 30 seconds is quick. That said, I would do it at your own risk since I have no idea how a person reacts under a taser, ie thrashing around, and then you just waste valuable time trying to zip them up. But, they say you can taser a 2nd time, from what I understand.

I purchased this taser for my daughter who is off at college. She is able to conceal in her purse and feels safe having it if she ever needs to use it.