taser gun all the way

I have personally taken the hit from both in the academy and with my agency, both have their draw backs. The Taser is not always foolproof and may not always make the connection with the intended subject and it is a mechanical, battery operated device and as we all know, things can fail. However, the distance the Taser allows is great. Right now my cartridge has a 35 foot range as opposed to the normal patrol range of 25 feet due to supply lol. 

 

OC or Pepper Spray does require you to be a little closer than that however the effects of the spray last a bit longer. I prefer the foam to avoid getting anyone else in the area. Again, like the Taser, things effect every person differently. The Taser or OC can work on this person but may not work at all or work as well on the next person.

 

 

That being said, the Taser is my preferred less-lethal tool but I do carry OC on my belt still.

I have personally taken the hit from both in the academy and with my agency, both have their draw backs. The Taser is not always foolproof and may not always make the connection with the intended subject and it is a mechanical, battery operated device and as we all know, things can fail. However, the distance the Taser allows is great. Right now my cartridge has a 35 foot range as opposed to the normal patrol range of 25 feet due to supply lol. 

 

OC or Pepper Spray does require you to be a little closer than that however the effects of the spray last a bit longer. I prefer the foam to avoid getting anyone else in the area. Again, like the Taser, things effect every person differently. The Taser or OC can work on this person but may not work at all or work as well on the next person.

 

 

That being said, the Taser is my preferred less-lethal tool but I do carry OC on my belt still.

I also carry OC on my belt but one thing I hate is when I use it and the wind could blow it in your face. Plus I also hate making more of it.

I personally feel that a taser isn't needed, or pepper spray for the most part. My Father was a trooper in NY during the 80's and 90's. He said the only things they really got were a gun, a nightstick, a flashlight and handcuffs. However, I could see why people would prefer a taser over pepper spray...

It used to be people used neither. However, at this point, the general feeling is that it's nice to have something between "hands and fists" and "beating people with a stick".

I personally feel that a taser isn't needed, or pepper spray for the most part. My Father was a trooper in NY during the 80's and 90's. He said the only things they really got were a gun, a nightstick, a flashlight and handcuffs. However, I could see why people would prefer a taser over pepper spray...

I don't think things were as bad back then like they are today

I don't think things were as bad back then like they are today

Yeah that's a pretty good point...However, here in upper NY there is no shortage of sketchy people lol. Its like having a thousand Trevors (GTA V Reference) dwelling in one area. Anyway, when I get older I would much rather use a taser than pepper spray. It really depends on the situation though...

pepper spray

The problem with pepper spray is once you've sprayed him, you have to come in contact with the spray that's on him to detain him. So if hes still resisting after you pray him, you will have some of the affect because you have tackled him.