Topic: Invention: Long-range stunner

[Nemesis]

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Three inventors in the US have now devised a long range stun gun which delivers a shock of 40 kilovolts, over a distance of about 150 metres, even if the dart hits with a low impact.

The new dart contains a small explosive charge which detonates when it hits the target. The explosion squeezes piezoelectric materials and this generates a powerful voltage delivered to the victim via needle-like electrodes that pierce the skin.

[Just plain old Punisher]

Set phasers to well done.

[Nemesis]

It just occured to me to wonder what would happen to the electronics in a car if you shot the car with one of these?  Could you fry that 2000 watt stereo system?

[Just plain old Punisher]

Depends. A car chassis has an awful lot of metal to absorb electrical energy in.

[Nemesis]

Depends. A car chassis has an awful lot of metal to absorb electrical energy in.

Darn.  That would have made it worthwhile to invest in them.