Quote Originally Posted by W2IBC View Post
tazer was a horrible idea for the most part
Needs more training. IMO, the LEO's are trained in thinking that this is a "pure as the driven snow" non-lethal alternative to firearms. In most cases, I think it works out that way, and IS a safer alternative. But the LEO's can't know if their target might have a heart problem.

Some don't survive it and I'm pretty sure I'd be a non-survivor. It's all in the judgment call of he whut holds the weapon, and that's the problem. Overall, I think the taser is good technology that's usually well employed.

All in all, I'd rather be tased than shot, but I don't like the idea that LEO's might think that the result is universally non-lethal. It isn't.