Mossberg and TASER Join Forces To Launch The X12 Less Lethal Shotgun
North Haven, CT – Mossberg announces the introduction of the new TASER X12 Dedicated Less-Lethal Shotgun. The TASER X12 LLS (Less-Lethal Shotgun) is a fully integrated less-lethal platform, utilizing a re-engineered Mossberg 500 pump-action shotgun that has been optimized for the TASER XREP eXtended Range Electronic Projectile. This system enables integration of the TASER X26 electronic control device (ECD) for close-in engagements. The TASER X12 LLS includes Radial Ammunition Key technology (patent pending) to prevent the system from accepting lethal 12-gauge rounds in order to remove the possibility of end users loading a lethal round in a less-lethal system during high stress situations.
”Our customer research has found that many law enforcement agencies would prefer dedicated 12-gauge systems for less-lethal use only,” commented Rick Smith, Chief Executive Officer of TASER International, Inc. “However, none of the systems on the market today actually prevent the operator from inadvertently loading a deadly round of buckshot or slugs. The TASER X12 LLS provides a dedicated less-lethal platform based on the proven Mossberg 500 pump-action shotgun, which is the only 12-gauge system to pass stringent Mil-Spec specifications. The TASER X12 LLS is designed with the important safeguard of precluding the possibility of lethal accidents through round misidentification. We believe the X12 LLS is a major advancement in less-lethal systems, with full integration of both close-in and long-range engagement capabilities,” Smith added.
Considering the storied role Mossberg firearms have played within law enforcement and military communities around the world, the collaborative project makes great sense. “We are very excited to have been selected as the manufacturing and development partner for the TASER X12 system,” said Mark Kress, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Mossberg. “We are directing vast amounts of research and development into optimizing our shotgun platforms to save and protect lives.”
In addition to the Radial Ammunition Key system, the TASER X12 LLS also provides the following features:
The TASER X12 LLS will be released at the conclusion of the pilot program for the XREP projectile, currently projected for the latter half of 2008.
TASER International’s products protect life. TASER provides advanced Electronic Control Devices (ECDs) for use in the law enforcement, medical, military, corrections, professional security, and personal protection markets. TASER devices use proprietary technology to incapacitate dangerous, combative or high-risk subjects who pose a risk to law enforcement officers, innocent citizens, or themselves in a manner that is generally recognized as a safer alternative to other uses of force. For more information please call TASER International at (800) 978-2737 or visit our website at www. TASER.com.
