Nah. I wouldn't use it. If I was attacked I'd hope I'd be able to handle myself without the need of a taser. I don't live in a very dangerous area at all anyway, so it'd be useless.
They are legal to own in the state I live. I live in a very safe area so don't see the point but my wife and I have discussed getting one when we move depending on where we end up. They're very expensive though.
(I still think a gun would be a better option but she's all "no ****ing way" )
Oh, I was confused because that wasn't what the question was asking.
But still, one should consider the potential for crime prevention.
Look at the US - people buy guns to feel safe from people with guns. It just doesn't work - this is why buying tasers for crime prevention won't work.
If someone were to buy a taser, and let's say, rob a shop, the person who is being robbed would have no chance - even if they did have a taser to protect themselves as the robber would just taser the victim before the victim had a chance to do anything.
They are legal to own in the state I live. I live in a very safe area so don't see the point but my wife and I have discussed getting one when we move depending on where we end up. They're very expensive though.
(I still think a gun would be a better option but she's all "no ****ing way" )
How much are they, like an X26? And what's the difference between a Taser and Stun Gun?
Look at the US - people buy guns to feel safe from people with guns. It just doesn't work - this is why buying tasers for crime prevention won't work.
If someone were to buy a taser, and let's say, rob a shop, the person who is being robbed would have no chance - even if they did have a taser to protect themselves as the robber would just taser the victim before the victim had a chance to do anything.
It doesn't work? What do you mean? Buying a weapon grants an individual greater force for an assailant to reckon with. This can both prevent crime and end crimes in process.
Your hypothetical situation does not occur in all similar situations. There are many shop owners who have protected themselves successfully with guns, and I'm sure tasers would be the same.
It doesn't work? What do you mean? Buying a weapon grants an individual greater force for an assailant to reckon with. This can both prevent crime and end crimes in process.
Your hypothetical situation does not occur in all similar situations. There are many shop owners who have protected themselves successfully with guns, and I'm sure tasers would be the same.
I'm saying that the mentality of 'getting a gun/taser to protect yourself against other people with guns/tasers' doesn't work. All you're doing is putting more weapons into the system, which, in turn will inevitably lead to more crime.
My point is that people shouldn't have to protect themselves with tasers/guns - they should be able to go around their daily life, with being suspicious of those around them - thinking that they met need a taser, so that they can protect themselves from other people who might wish them harm who might also have a taser. This in the end, will only to more violence. Why should something that essentially encourages violence and crime be encouraged?
I'm saying that the mentality of 'getting a gun/taser to protect yourself against other people with guns/tasers' doesn't work. All you're doing is putting more weapons into the system, which, in turn will inevitably lead to more crime.
My point is that people shouldn't have to protect themselves with tasers/guns - they should be able to go around their daily life, with being suspicious of those around them - thinking that they met need a taser, so that they can protect themselves from other people who might wish them harm who might also have a taser. This in the end, will only to more violence. Why should something that essentially encourages violence and crime be encouraged?
So how do you suppose people should defend themselves if they are confronted with an attacker?