Original: To score a hit, the push-button on the end of the weapon must remain fully down for 2-10 milliseconds, and must arrive with a force of at least 7.35 newtons.
Simplified: To score a hit, the push-button on the end of the weapon must remain fully down for 2-10 milliseconds, and must arrive (hit) with a force of at least 7.35 newtons.