Somebody please, give me arguments supporting that Tasers can and will be effective deterrents.
Because I feel that it will only enrage the attacker(s). Lots of crime nowadays are committed by people high on drugs. Because cowards need something to make them brave.
Can Tasers shoot multiple times? Because most attacks are not committed by a single aggressor.
Some say shoot the Taser, drop it, then run to safety. I cannot run fast. My knees are messed up. My wife can probably outrun me but she can't run far.
And where do we run to? Right now the way I feel Tasers are better than nothing but not by much.
Again, I'm willing to hear testimonies that will show I am mistaken. But the one shot feature will be hard to get me on board with Tasers.
There are many vids out there on tasers dropping people. Both in training and LE encounters. There are also vids of them not doing anything (Myeni most recent). Every tool can fail, even firearms, pepper spray, knife, etc...If you have not done so already, YT "taser training" and watch the vids on how someone drops to the ground when it's activated like how it's supposed to.
To me, it sounds like you're missing the point. A taser is protected under the 2a which SCOTUS ruled on and HI was violating. So if you don't want to carry one, then that's fine. But what you are asking is to show a need or the effectiveness for a taser. This is what anti 2a law makers do to violate our rights. If there is no need or it's not effective, then they have good reason to ban X, Y, Z. How many times have I heard by law makers and people against guns that "HI is safe, there is no need to carry a gun in public". There is a current lawsuit for butterfly knives, which are illegal here. I will never carry one if they are made legal, but it's the concept of why.
With regard to running, the instruction manual states it's recommended to do so. But if you are unable to flee in 30 seconds or less, then there is the option to give the tased person another zap, which would last for another 30 seconds. So you can call the police or make other arrangements. And repeat as necessary. This is if you are using the Taser Pulse. IDK the options for other brands or models. And if you wish to discontinue the Taser Pulse's 30 second zap, then turn the safety on and it will cease. The one HPD uses does not have the 30 second feature. Maybe this would be a good reason to apply for a CCW and notate that you cannot run due to physical limitations so having a less lethal Taser will not help you.
Certain tasers can shoot multiple times. But the one mentioned above has a 1 shot. Then you would have to use it as a stun gun. No self defense scenario is perfect. Which is why it's good to carry multiple self defense tools in case 1 fails or there are multiple attackers. Since a handgun holding 10 rounds is not legal to carry, this tool is not an option for law abiding citizens.
I do think having a taser is better than nothing, but more like sticking it to the state for banning them is why I want one. IMO, I would prefer a taser over pepper spray due to the range of the taser and that if done properly, it kicks in much faster than OC. Watch OC training vids as well on YT. You will see how even though blinded, someone can still fight. Compare this to a taser where they hit the ground and are unable to move.
Let me know if you wish me to clarify further any of the above. Thank you.