New Taser stun guns have power to take down crooks from incredible distancePolice chiefs have today cleared UK forces to use the new T10 Taser which can take down targets from 45ft and fire ten rounds while being more accurate than current modelsPolice test fire the Taser 10Police are using virtual reality headsets to train on more powerful Taser stun guns that can take down crooks from 45ft away. ‌The Taser T7 model that is currently widely deployed fires only two rounds, giving officers just one back-up shot, and has a range of 25ft. ‌View 3 Images The new T10 Taser (Image: PA)Policing bodies have spent two-and-a-half years testing the new devices, which are made by US company Axon and cost £5,000 each over five years. “Accountability is paramount, and the new Taser 10 model enhances oversight and prioritises de-escalation, reinforcing our focus on public safety and trust.”Twenty forces are understood to be in the process of introducing the new stun guns. But instead of banning its use on children and pregnant women, we see wider Taser rollouts without restrictions or safeguards.