The self-evident increase post-2003 visible in this data (almost a step function) may have many contributing factors. I'll let the readers draw their own conclusions as to what these factors might be.Update: Here is the basically same graph but with an added 6-month running average. Click to view full-size image.
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I'd love to pull Taser Intl's quarterly reports for the period and match their sales to your graph. Actually, I'm surprised there wasn't a detectable drop when the X26 came on the market, because it should be a less dangerous weapon. However they continue to sell the older, cheaper model. I was shocked that the RCMP were only getting money to upgrade to X26 models in Manitoba and Saskatchewan last fall.
Hi Kate,
I'm wondering why you say that the X26, introduced in May 2003, should be less dangerous than the older M26.
Perhaps it is, but there are several parameters that are clearly more dangerous as I've already describe in some detail in the blog.
E-D
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