What can increase Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation during TASER usage?

Increasing the probe spread during TASER usage is effective because it maximizes the likelihood of creating a complete circuit through the target's body. When the probes are spread further apart, the electrical current has a greater distance to traverse across the body, enhancing the neuro-muscular incapacitation effect. This wider probe spread can disrupt the electrical signals within the muscles and nerves more effectively, leading to a more pronounced incapacitation response.

This principle is rooted in the TASER's functionality, which relies on its ability to induce involuntary muscle contractions. The increased spread ensures that both probes make contact in a way that engages more of the body's muscular system, enhancing the overall effectiveness of the device. The electrical stimulation across a larger area can lead to a more reliable incapacitation when deployed in a confrontation, thereby increasing the likelihood of controlling a combative subject.

On the other hand, decreased probe spread would limit the circuit's effectiveness and potentially reduce the impact of the TASER. Using probes only on the chest might not provide the same level of incapacitation as targeting the lower body and other muscle-rich areas. Finally, shorter probe range could restrict the ability to establish a wide circuit, diminishing the overall impact of the TASER.