Electrodes for electronic weaponry and methods of manufacture

A deployment unit for providing a current from a signal generator through tissue of a human or animal target, the deployment unit comprising:

• a. a housing;
• b. an interface that couples the housing to the signal generator, the interface for receiving the current;
• c. a filament that conducts the current, the current for inhibiting voluntary movement by the target, the filament comprising a first end coupled to the interface for receiving the current and comprises a second end;
• and
• d. an electrode stored in the housing prior to deployment, the electrode for being mechanically coupled to the target when deployed, the electrode for providing the current through the tissue of the target;
• wherein
• e. the electrode comprises an assembly of a first part and a second part that after assembly cooperate to bind the second end of the filament to the electrode;
• the first part comprises a first latching surface;
• and
• the second part comprises a second latching surface to abut the first latching surface to maintain the assembly after deployment of the electrode.