A stun gun is a much better weapon to use for home and personal protection. In most cases, you can incapacitate the intruder without killing him. There are a few cases where it can bring on a heart attack (in older people with heart conditions,) but I figure if you break into my home and intend bodily harm, then all bets are off. At least with a stun gun you can incapacitate without killing and get out of there and call the cops (who may show up eventually). I know that I have a different view on this than the average Brit, but living with a 9mm under my pillow for years in the past has probably warped my view on it anyway and I cannot risk a deadly weapon in my home with a teenager(s) in the house.


>A common reason for people not to resort to guns is oft said in the USA that too many end up on the receiving end of their own piece. Even more so here, what's to stop rapists or muggers using one on a victim, rather than trhe other way round? Similar for hand-held pepper sprays. i.e. the "defensive" weapon can be used offensively.
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>If I wanted to overcome someone, for nefarious reasons, I'd rather stun him than get involved in a struggle with him.
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>>Tasers have been available now for years to the public. In most states they are not considered a gun and are legal for citizens to own. Not sure how up-to-date this is but here is list:
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>>http://www.spygadgets.com/personal-protection/stun-gun-taser-laws.html
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>>I know several women who carry a taser. It is best in this country to assume someone is carrying one than not nowadays...
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>Exactly! So one is put off speaking up for oneself on, say, a bus or train, if someone's being loutish, for fear that he might turn a gun, knife or, now, a taser on one.
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>I think it were better in the days when folk openly just carried swords at their hips. Then at least you knew where you stood. :-)
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>>>Speaking of cool new products, I heard on the radio the other day that a consumer Taser was introduced at the big electronics show this week. I want one! Get a snotty clerk at some store? Just zap 'em. They'll be a little more polite from then on, don't you think?