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Personal Electroshock Taser

OK, this is not school news but sometimes we make an exception.

by Jordan Smith

• If you've always wanted your very own personal electroshock Taser gun but have shied away from buying the weapon because it doesn't really go with your Prada bag or complement your rosy complexion, then today is your lucky day. That's right. Taser International, maker of the most popular shock weapon – used by thousands of cops, including our very own Austin Police – announced last week that it's ready to ship its first batch of new personal Taser C2 weapons to retailers across the country. The weapon, which retails for about $350, was "designed ... with the consumer in mind," Taser President Kathy Hanrahan said in a press release. The new, "affordable, futuristic palm-sized device" combines "fashion [and] personal safety" for consumers, the company says. The device – which requires buyers to complete a public-safety background check before it can be activated – will be available in the coming weeks at several retail locations, including Academy and Cabela's.

— Jordan Smith
Austin Chronicle
2007-07-27
http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid%3A507503

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