Taser as a defensive carry weapon

[rlewpolar]

Wonder what people think of carrying a good taser with laser sighting as a carry weapon. Seems it would obviate many of the problems with carrying a gun for personal protection. Non-lethal and thus much less problematic legally if you put someone down, no need for permit, not as much training involved, etc. Most good tasers have an effective range of 15 to 20 feet. I'm talking about the ones that shoot barbs as opposed to a stun gun that requires actual contact with he perp.

Don't get me wrong, I love guns but wondering if it makes more sense to carry a taser and maybe some very good pepper spray as a backup instead of a pistol.

Any opinion?


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[Jimmybacon43]

Pepper spray is also very good too! Trust me, I know.

The deal with these non-lethal options is that they aren't 100% reliable against everyone. They can incapacitate a lot of average people, but there are some people who can get tazed or pepper sprayed and they don't care about it.

[JGalt]

i have no personal experience myself, but there are comparison videos out there... and pepper spray seems WAY more effective.

[crufflers]

They are just as expensive as some guns, can actually be way more bulky, and only have one shot. After that, usable as a stun gun. A personal Taser and Pepper Blaster with two shots would be better than nothing. So would a knife. Not even close to a substitute for a gun. It would take as much training as a gun IMHO but you'd never get enough training, and that trigger/laser activation on the personal Tasers is wonky and too close together. 9mm ammo is 100 times cheaper than Taser cartridges. If you misfire your one shot, you better have a backup plan ready. What about multiple attackers? Running would be best.

[crufflers]

i have no personal experience myself, but there are comparison videos out there... and pepper spray seems WAY more effective.

Yeah it seems like spraying attacker(s) then maybe tasing them would be a better plan. Better yet, shoot them, then spray them, then Tase them.

[BigJ]

For those of us who's county sheriff refuses to honor her sworn duty and obey the Constitution, and who'd rather see you be a victim and a stat than protect yourself, legally carrying a firearm is not an option.

In those cases, a Taser or pepper spray makes good sense. By no means are they the best self defense options, but they're certainly the best legal option for many of us.

With that said, I carry a Taser (see above as for why) and I've found it a fantastic primer for CCW if/when that day ever comes. I've learned a ton about what works, and doesn't work for me and when I can legally carry a firearm I will do so with confidence, thanks to my experience carrying a Taser.

I would do the same with pepper spray, however (to my knowledge) there are no pepper spray options that replicate the carry method and form factor of a pistol like a Taser does (the Kimber Blaster comes close, but they're illegal in California, of course).

YMMV.

[fallfornoone]

can you conceal carry a taser or spray? I would assume so but you what they say about assumptions....

[Decoligny]

Wonder what people think of carrying a good taser with laser sighting as a carry weapon. Seems it would obviate many of the problems with carrying a gun for personal protection. Non-lethal LESS LETHAL and thus much less problematic legally if you put someone down, no need for permit, not as much training involved, etc. Most good tasers have an effective range of 15 to 20 feet. I'm talking about the ones that shoot barbs as opposed to a stun gun that requires actual contact with he perp.

Don't get me wrong, I love guns but wondering if it makes more sense to carry a taser and maybe some very good pepper spray as a backup instead of a pistol.

Any opinion?


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Fixed that for ya!

It is called "Less Lethal" because a taser can, and has killed people when used as intended.

If you cannot get an LTC, then definitely go for a less lethal alternative.

I would go with things that most people won't notice you carrying.

1. Pepper Spray.
2. Solid Oak walking cane.
3. Good sturdy sharp folding knive.
4. Taser

I put knife and taser at the bottom of my list as they are primarily used as up close and personal as possible.

Pepper Spray is first on my list as if you hit the perp in the face, it will almost always allow you enough time to get away from the situation. You are not trying to take out the threat, you are trying to buy time to get to safety.

Solid Oak waking cane. This is the one item that I can literally take anywhere with me. I have had my cane on commerical airlines, and even in Federal Court. A cane, with a little bit of training can be an impressive weapon. It can be swung quickly, and can deliver very damaging blows. It keeps an assailant beyond arms length.

Knife. This is one of the last resort weapons. Nobody wins a knife fight. You will be cut. Knife fighting takes skill and training. It is not just about shoving a blade into someones gut.

Taser. The kind with the barbs is a one shot device. Useful only when dealing with one attacker. It will put someone down, but a lot of people can get right back up after the zapping is over. It is also dependant upon actually getting the barbs into the flesh of the attacker. A few layers of cloth, or a heavy jacket will defeat it without too many problems.

[Decoligny]

For those of us who's county sheriff refuses to honor her sworn duty and obey the Constitution, and who'd rather see you be a victim and a stat than protect yourself, legally carrying a firearm is not an option.

In those cases, a Taser or pepper spray makes good sense. By no means are they the best self defense options, but they're certainly the best legal option for many of us.

With that said, I carry a Taser (see above as for why) and I've found it a fantastic primer for CCW if/when that day ever comes. I've learned a ton about what works, and doesn't work for me and when I can legally carry a firearm I will do so with confidence, thanks to my experience carrying a Taser.

I would do the same with pepper spray, however (to my knowledge) there are no pepper spray options that replicate the carry method and form factor of a pistol like a Taser does (the Kimber Blaster comes close, but they're illegal in California, of course).

YMMV.

Remember that you are getting used to carrying a Less Lethal weapon where you may one day be carrying a lethal weapon.

If you get used to having a taser where you will one day be carrying a firearm, you need to ensure that you treat the taser just like you would a firearm and never think about it as less than a firearm in its lethality. People have died when tased.

Treating it like a firearm will also ensure that you never use your firearm thinking it is a "Non-Lethal Taser".

[CK_32]

When I applied for my CCW I houtht about buying one of those shooting tazers for the same reasons and less lethal action but to get rid of someone quick.


But then I saw they cost like $600...

[CK_32]

The only down side with spray and why I crossed it off was because it's sissy and I've seen several people dose them selves in the process. Cops and civilians alike. Looks like it sucks and everyone loses lol

[guns4life]

Fixed that for ya!

It is called "Less Lethal" because a taser can, and has killed people when used as intended.

Do you have proof to back this up? I only ask because I was told(by the Taser instructor) that nobody has ever died from the taser, they have died from other heatlh conditions as a result of being tasered but not from the NMI itself.


Having been hit by an x26 in training I can say I'd rather have burning eyes from OC than a broken face or busted head from eating pavement after getting tased(on the street). In a controlled setting it's taser all day, it only sucks for a little while.

[BigJ]

Remember that you are getting used to carrying a Less Lethal weapon where you may one day be carrying a lethal weapon.

If you get used to having a taser where you will one day be carrying a firearm, you need to ensure that you treat the taser just like you would a firearm and never think about it as less than a firearm in its lethality. People have died when tased.

Treating it like a firearm will also ensure that you never use your firearm thinking it is a "Non-Lethal Taser".

Absolutely correct and good advise. I *never* think about or handle the Taser as if it is anything less than a lethal device. In my mind, its a firearm plain and simple.

[crufflers]

(the Kimber Blaster comes close, but they're illegal in California, of course).

YMMV.

I didn't know the Pepper Blasters were illegal in CA. I have come close to ordering a few off Amazon many times. Can anyone else confirm?

The girlfriend has a Taser at home, but she usually leaves it there.

[BigJ]

I didn't know the Pepper Blasters were illegal in CA. I have come close to ordering a few off Amazon many times. Can anyone else confirm?

The girlfriend has a Taser at home, but she usually leaves it there.

http://calgunlaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Peper-Blaster-II.pdf