Stylish Protection: The Designer Taser

You may be asking what a taser is, and more specifically what a designer taser is! A taser is simply a hand held tool that delivers a usually non-lethal shock to an attacker. Tasers were named after Thomas A. Swift electric rifles, Thomas A. Swift being a children's book character. Tasers were designed to be non-lethal self-defense weapons but are reportedly responsible for roughly 150 deaths since 2001; this is a figure established by Amnesty Int. In addition, many law enforcement officers carry these devices to render assailants immobile. In many cases the taser is replacing the handgun.

We all know that gun control is a very controversial issue and many people refuse to own a gun but are more comfortable with a "less" lethal weapon for self-defense. Certain models of taser (police grade) require a background check prior to purchase. Tasers are legal in most states because they are not considered to be a firearm. Tasers are not legal in Canada except by law enforcement officers.