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In reply to the discussion: I'm buying a tazer [View all]darkangel218
(13,985 posts)1. make sure is legal to carry a taser in your state
Some states don't allow it
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Actually, if the operator is not properly tased what should be a 5-second ride
rustydog
Sep 2012
#31
bit extreme needing a taser, just better hope that he dosent have a glock or similar
loli phabay
Sep 2012
#36
Please remember that laws re: self-defense are pretty much the same whether with gun or taser
aikoaiko
Sep 2012
#16
hand in pocket implies going for a weapon, what if the other guy just pulls a real one out and shoot
loli phabay
Sep 2012
#37
Seem to be handling it well. Don't get taser, some yahoo right winger with a gun will shoot
Hoyt
Sep 2012
#33
I know, and the gun culture carry even more lethal weapons routinely in public. So?
Hoyt
Sep 2012
#48
My point is that you never pull a weapon unless you have a damn good reason to do so. ...
spin
Sep 2012
#50
I agree. Of course, I believe you never carry a weapon in public unless you have a damn good reason.
Hoyt
Sep 2012
#52
Snooping again I see. Nope, I live in a very red state, with lots of right wing gun lovers.
Hoyt
Sep 2012
#55
Actually, I like Canadians. There is no reason to not do so. But you have said in the past that you
AnotherMcIntosh
Sep 2012
#60
I have never said I was Canadian. You're confusing me with another anti-gun-toter who is Canadian.
Hoyt
Sep 2012
#62
Does a woman who is alone in a parking garage have to have a damn good reason to carry a firearm ...
spin
Sep 2012
#56
no one giot violent with you so u don't need a taser just keep zapping them with truth
TeamPooka
Sep 2012
#49
Get a taser if you wish but nothing in the OP would give you the right to use one.
former9thward
Sep 2012
#58
A good reliable taser costs $400 or more and should have the ability to fire the two electrodes plus
byeya
Sep 2012
#59
Using a Taser has the same legal onus as employing deadly force...
OneTenthofOnePercent
Sep 2012
#61