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Move over self-defense classes:Tasers do the job
By: Alissa O'Neill
Issue date: 1/18/08 Section: Pulse
What do Tupperware containers, Mary Kay beauty products and Tasers have in common? All three can now be purchased through home parties.
In August of 2007, Taser International launched a new product - a C2 model Taser, "designed for personal protection." The weapon boasts a lightweight, easy to carry frame that can easily fit into a purse, but will still pack a shock value similar to the personal stun guns Taser came out with about a year ago.
Designed with women as a target audience, the Taser C2 comes in a variety of colors such as pink, red, blue, and leopard print. Independent Taser saleswoman Dana Shafman of Arizona says that many of her home party clients purchase the pink C2.
"It's a girl power kind of thing," Shafman told the Associated Press. "You're kind of making a statement: I know I'm a woman. I know I'm the most sought after victim in regards to sexual assault, sexual abuse. So please stay away from me. If in the event you do come after me I'm going to use my pink Taser to put you on the ground."
Shellie Mack is a patrolman on Bowling Green State University's Police Force and says that she can see many pros and cons to personal Tasers becoming available for public use.
"As long as they use it for what it's intended for then I don't see a problem," Mack said. "We see some horrible things though these days and if people are going to start using Tasers on their kids, pets or their husbands that could be a potential danger to allowing personal Taser use."
A few states such as New York, Michigan, Wisconsin and Rhode Island have banned the weapons but Mack believes that Ohio should maintain their position of allowing the use of such weapons.
"Say you're a single woman and you're not comfortable using another kind of weapon. You should then have that right to own a Taser for your personal protection," Mack said.
Mack does have some concerns about Tasers being available for civilian use though.
"As a cop, I worry about guns on the streets. Do I have to worry about Tasers, too?" Mack wondered. "They would take me down in an instant."
Tasers do come with the responsibility of proper usage, which is part of the reason why Taser home parties are becoming so popular. Not only can women purchase a "personal protection" weapon but they are also allowed to test the product on a metal target in order to get a feel for the Taser.
Sophomore Marjory Johnson says she doesn't see herself purchasing a Taser anytime soon due to her lack of experience with the weapon.
"I probably wouldn't purchase a Taser since I don't know how to use one," Johnson admitted. "I can just see me tasering myself. Can you imagine that, during class?"
To complete the Taser package Taser International recently released a holster that attaches the Taser to a belt and plays digital music. So now women can protect themselves while listening to a classic like "I Wanna Be Sedated" by The Ramones.
In August of 2007, Taser International launched a new product - a C2 model Taser, "designed for personal protection." The weapon boasts a lightweight, easy to carry frame that can easily fit into a purse, but will still pack a shock value similar to the personal stun guns Taser came out with about a year ago.
Designed with women as a target audience, the Taser C2 comes in a variety of colors such as pink, red, blue, and leopard print. Independent Taser saleswoman Dana Shafman of Arizona says that many of her home party clients purchase the pink C2.
"It's a girl power kind of thing," Shafman told the Associated Press. "You're kind of making a statement: I know I'm a woman. I know I'm the most sought after victim in regards to sexual assault, sexual abuse. So please stay away from me. If in the event you do come after me I'm going to use my pink Taser to put you on the ground."
Shellie Mack is a patrolman on Bowling Green State University's Police Force and says that she can see many pros and cons to personal Tasers becoming available for public use.
"As long as they use it for what it's intended for then I don't see a problem," Mack said. "We see some horrible things though these days and if people are going to start using Tasers on their kids, pets or their husbands that could be a potential danger to allowing personal Taser use."
A few states such as New York, Michigan, Wisconsin and Rhode Island have banned the weapons but Mack believes that Ohio should maintain their position of allowing the use of such weapons.
"Say you're a single woman and you're not comfortable using another kind of weapon. You should then have that right to own a Taser for your personal protection," Mack said.
Mack does have some concerns about Tasers being available for civilian use though.
"As a cop, I worry about guns on the streets. Do I have to worry about Tasers, too?" Mack wondered. "They would take me down in an instant."
Tasers do come with the responsibility of proper usage, which is part of the reason why Taser home parties are becoming so popular. Not only can women purchase a "personal protection" weapon but they are also allowed to test the product on a metal target in order to get a feel for the Taser.
Sophomore Marjory Johnson says she doesn't see herself purchasing a Taser anytime soon due to her lack of experience with the weapon.
"I probably wouldn't purchase a Taser since I don't know how to use one," Johnson admitted. "I can just see me tasering myself. Can you imagine that, during class?"
To complete the Taser package Taser International recently released a holster that attaches the Taser to a belt and plays digital music. So now women can protect themselves while listening to a classic like "I Wanna Be Sedated" by The Ramones.
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