Reply #38: Not that effective. [View All]

[Silverhair]

Tasers are a one shot weapon. If you miss, or have multiple attackers, you are in trouble.

Police have had instances of subjects being hit by the taser and grabbing the wire to rip the contacts away from them.

Very little itimidation value, crooks aren't scared of them.
Remember, in 99% of defensive uses of guns, no shots are fired.

If you are in a position to use one, you could use 15% pepper spray which is a lot cheaper, and more effective. DON'T use the weak stuff. I have inhaled 1% pepper spray with no effect on me.