I have been searching around & haven't found any discussion on this idea...
The M26c Taser when holstered looks exactly like a firearm & still provides a huge crime deterrent & a solid self defense tool.
This accomplishes the OC goal of public firearm desensitization while bypassing the hassle of 1000ft from school zone restrictions.
Granted LEO contact is equally likely, yet probably less of a hassle once initiated considering the LEO will know upon visual inspection that he is looking at a taser.
I have spoken with several CA law enforcement agencies regarding carrying a taser & they all said the exact same things; it's not required to be carried openly/concealed (you can choose w/e you want), it's not subject to the 1,000ft school zone restriction, it's not required to be unloaded (cartridge).
This seems like a great tool for the OC movement & at the very least it could be used as a self defense backup for OC'ers who need to attend an event or do business at a location that will not allow firearms.
Thoughts?
The M26c Taser when holstered looks exactly like a firearm & still provides a huge crime deterrent & a solid self defense tool.
This accomplishes the OC goal of public firearm desensitization while bypassing the hassle of 1000ft from school zone restrictions.
Granted LEO contact is equally likely, yet probably less of a hassle once initiated considering the LEO will know upon visual inspection that he is looking at a taser.
I have spoken with several CA law enforcement agencies regarding carrying a taser & they all said the exact same things; it's not required to be carried openly/concealed (you can choose w/e you want), it's not subject to the 1,000ft school zone restriction, it's not required to be unloaded (cartridge).
This seems like a great tool for the OC movement & at the very least it could be used as a self defense backup for OC'ers who need to attend an event or do business at a location that will not allow firearms.
Thoughts?