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TASER Bolt 2 Energy Weapon User Manual
Chapter 4: TASER Bolt 2 Energy Weapon and Cartridge Features
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The cartridges for the Bolt 2 energy weapon are specifically designed so there is no “up” or “down”
position – enabling you to quickly reload one in a stressful situation without worrying about putting it
in upside down.
Practicing with the Bolt 2 Energy Weapon
Axon recommends practicing with your Bolt 2 energy weapon to become familiar with its functions
and how it deploys.
Be aware of your surroundings when deciding where to place your training target. Ensure that the
target has a firm backing (for example, cardboard or a foam board) that will allow the probes to stick
and not bounce off and strike an unintended person or object. Do not use a wooden backing. Do not
place the target anywhere a probe that misses or penetrates the target could cause damage or injury.
Do not discharge Bolt 2 cartridges without using a target. Probes that do not strike a target may recoil
back at you. We recommend using TASER conductive targets available on buy.taser.com and a thick,
penetrable backing.
Safety first! Always treat your Bolt 2 energy weapon as if it were loaded.
• Never put your hands or other body parts in front of the energy weapon, especially when changing
the cartridges.
• Do not inadvertently point any cartridges at yourself or at anyone when loading.
• Cartridge covers must be removed prior to attempting to load.
• If you are using the Axon Protect application, turn on training mode to avoid false alarms. See
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Point your Bolt 2 energy weapon in a safe direction; load the cartridge as described in
while keeping your fingers away from the blast doors.
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Point your Bolt 2 energy weapon towards the training target and shift the safety switch forward
to activate the LASER and arm the energy weapon.
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Aim your Bolt 2 energy weapon at the training target; keep in mind that the LASER is within 2 to
3 inches (5 to 7.6 cm) of the point of impact for the top probe. Aim at the target’s center of mass
– to improve the accuracy of the bottom probe, avoid canting or tilting the energy weapon .
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Remember that the bottom probe comes out at an 8-degree downward angle. The bottom
probe will drop 1 foot (0.3 m) below the top probe for every 7 feet (2.1 m) that it travels away
from the energy weapon. Stand about 10 feet (3 m) from your target. This will result in a probe
spread of about 18 inches (0.46 m). Place the LASER high enough on the target so the bottom
probe will hit the target.
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Press the firing button once to discharge the cartridge and activate the 30-second cycle.
Remember that you can discontinue the discharge at any time by shifting the safety switch to
the rearward (SAFE) position.
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After the TASER discharge cycle ends, and the safety switch is in the rearward (SAFE) position,
unload the expended cartridge as described in
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If necessary, turn training mode off.
