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XR-5000 Stun Gun Page 2 October 22, 1984 6. Avoid accidents by handling the gun with care and respect. Be especially careful when removing or inserting the battery and when placing it in or removing it from its holster or pocket. Do not use the gun when it or your hands are wet. 7. The Stun Gun is a defensive weapon. It is not to be used in any manner except in controlling a beligerent and violent subject. 8. The older models of the Stun Cun should not be used in wet conditions (rain, heavy dew, etc.) as they are subject to shorting and causing mild shocks to the users. 9. The Stun Gun will operate through clothing and heavy coats. The gun must be held tightly against the body of the subject while it is being used. it is most effective when used in the area of the upper body. Do not Spp_Uthe__Stun _Gun to the head of the subject. 10. At the same time the Stun Gun is applied, the user should take a firm hold around the subject to keep him from falling and injuring himself. The electrical shock from the gun is not transmittable and will not shock the user through the subject. The best approach is from the rear --grabbing the subject around the upper torso while applying the Stun Gun to his side or back. This will allow the user to lie the subject down without harm to himself. 11. The butt plate on the gun where the battery is inserted does not stay in place well and should be taped. 12. A full report will be submitted to the Associate Director for Operations, U.S. Marshals Service, with a copy to MAT - (Traininq), route Training MTRNG, in the event of any use of the XR-5000 Stun Gun by a member of the Marshals Service. The report will be submitted by the person using the gun through the Chief Deputy and the U.S. Marshal in this District. The report will be in writing and contain all the essential elements of the incident, including the following: