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In reply to the discussion: I'm buying a tazer [View all]Cleita
(75,480 posts)7. I'm going to say the same thing about this as I would about any kind of weapons.
Make sure you know some moves so they don't take it away from you and use it on you. If you don't, then it's best not to carry anything like that. It's better to just avoid being around those people. I know sometimes it's not always possible especially in the workplace when you are stuck there, but having obvious weapon type instruments really isn't wise.
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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