Gun control

States Are Still Banning Electric Weapons For Self-Defense

In 2013, the CEO of TASER International estimated that 70% of those purchasing their C2 model Taser were women. It’s no wonder that these small, effective, and non-lethal means of self-defense have proved so popular. But despite their popularity and effectiveness, five states and a handful of localities continue to ban all electric weapons. Regardless of their intent, these laws often have a disproportionate impact on working class women. And the punishment is often severe. In Massachusetts, for instance, anyone caught with an electric weapon can be fined -- or even jailed.