Q&A for How to Make a Tazer from a Disposable Camera

Yes, as this is a weapon. It can hurt someone, or even kill.

Paralysis, and prolonged exposure (especially to the neck or heart) can kill. You could incapacitate someone, but if not careful, could outright kill or permanently paralyze.

Yes. It can hurt or even kill someone. Be very careful. This is a weapon.

No! This is a weapon and is unsafe for children, even under adult supervision

If you are hit with a taser anywhere, it could kill you. This would likely be very painful for the man, and yes, it could kill him.

No! This is a dangerous weapon and under no circumstances should you let a child anywhere near one.

The average capacitor in a disposable camera reads about 50 volts. The battery may only produce 1.5 volts, but capacitors ramp up the voltage.

Copper, because copper is highly conductive. You could also ask your local hardware store for copper.

Take out the transformer, because the transformer is what ups the voltage, so if you take out the transformer, then that will make it less powerful. You can do this by cutting the wires that connect it to the camera.