An Introduction to Electric Weapons in Wisconsin
Electric Weapons in Wisconsin What are they? Are they legal? I’ve noticed a number of people expressing an interest in acquiring and carrying electric weapons on social media. It’s important to have an understanding of what these weapons are and the applicable laws in Wisconsin. What is an Electric Weapon? There are two types of electric weapons in common use, the stun gun and the TASER®. While many people use the terms interchangeably, this is inaccurate. These two devices operate differently. I will describe stun guns in more detail than the TASER because I highly doubt many people outside of law enforcement are interested in purchasing and carrying a TASER. Stun Gun “Stun gun” is a generic term for an electroshock weapon that inflicts a painful electric shock on a person by direct contact. Stun guns vary in size from quite small to large units that are incorporated into large flashlights and clubs and brass knuckle-like devices. I own a small stun gun that can be worn