Where to Buy a Tazer Gun

November 10, 2008 on 7:01 pm | In Tasers | No Comments

A tazer gun is not just a self defense device used by law enforcement anymore. Now days they are widely accessible to people and can be purchased one of two ways- going to a store that carries them or order one online. The purchasing process and price of a tazer may vary depending on the retailer, but regardless of how you buy it, you must first pass a background check.

Before you do anything else, it’s very important to find out if it’s legal to own a tazer gun in your state. The following states do not allow tazers: Illinois, Hawaii, New York, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Michigan, New Jersey and Rhode Island. Next, find a local store that sells self-defense devices, such as federally licensed firearm dealers. You may find it harder in some cities to find a reseller compared to other, so you may be hunting around for awhile.

Generally when you purchase a tazer gun in a store, they will perform a background check on site and it could take up to ten minutes. If you pass, Tazer Inc. will supply you with an activation code for your device and walk you through the activation process. In the event that the store doesn’t perform background checks, Tazer Inc. will do the background check for you as long as you’re purchasing a Tazer brand item.

The second way to purchase a tazer gun is by ordering one online. This is one of the easiest and most convenient options for many people. There are several online stores that sell self-defense items and it’s important to find one that is reputable. Here are a few things to consider when ordering anything online. Make sure you review the store’s policies and pay close attention to their return policy. May stores charge a restocking fee or won’t allow certain items to be returned. It is also important to confirm they use SSL encryption, an industry standard for safe e-commerce transactions. After you’ve placed your order and received the tazer, you will still need to proceed with a background check before you can activate the device. Again, this can be done through Tazer Inc.

Tazer Guns: How they Work

October 17, 2008 on 1:27 pm | In Tasers | No Comments

Not everyone is comfortable with the thought of owning a gun. But even if you don’t want a gun in your home, people need something to defend their families. Having some kind of self defense device is a smart idea, particularly with today’s rise in criminal activities. There is no reason anyone shouldn’t have some sort of security item to keep them and their families safe.

For people that would prefer not to own a gun, tazers maybe a better choice. Some may think tazer guns are complicated high tech devices, but really they are just guns that shoot electricity as an alternative to bullets. They are non-lethal, electroshock self-defense devices that can take down any assailant in mere seconds without causing any permanent damage. They are able to do this by interfering with electrical signals that command the body’s nervous system.

The human nervous system tells the body how to function by conveying electrical impulses from every part of the body to the brain and vise versa, the brain to the body. Tazer guns work by producing a low-current high-voltage electric shock that is transmitted to the attacker by exposed electrodes. The brain is unable to interpret the nerve impulses it’s receiving and is unable to communicate to the rest of the body. The results are muscles spasms, confusion and temporary paralysis. Prolonged bursts of over three seconds could potentially cause unconsciousness.

In general, it is believed that tazer guns cause a lot of pain, but are not dangerous unless they are improperly used. They have helped to save the lives of many people that otherwise may have been shot by law enforcement authorities. The use of tazer guns by police has increased over the years, and is being employed more habitually by police when dealing with riot control.

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