For this paper the topic I chose to get informed about was the Taser. Throughout this paper, I will be discussing what a Taser is by defining it and giving some examples of what it can look like, who is allowed to carry a Taser lawfully, how someone can obtain or purchase a Taser, and finally the benefits of owning a Taser.
For starters, some of you may be wondering what is a Taser? Well according to the Metropolitan Police website, the definition of a Taser is stated as “a less lethal single shot weapon designed to temporarily incapacitate a suspect through the use of an electric current, similar in size to a pistol.” A most heard of Taser gun is the X26 Taser gun. This Taser gun uses an electrical current which interferes with the body’s neuromuscular system. As stated on the same website, this object …show more content…
What is a FOID card you may ask? According to the website acronyms.thefreedictionary.com, the FOID card is defined as an acronym for Firearm Owners Identification. To legally possess or purchase firearms or ammunition, residents of the state of Illinois are required to have a FOID card. The new initiative taken by the state of Illinois was that they will no longer be accepting the paper application of the FOID card application. They are now doing an online FOID card registration process.
Some may say this new online initiative was non though out well by the state, but The Illinois State Police website can reassure everyone that this was a well thought out plan. For example, for those who are not able to apply through a computer because they may not have access to one can always use the alternative call center option. With this anyone who is unable to have computer access can still apply for a FOID card over the phone. Keep in mind, when applying for the state of Illinois FOID card you must be the age of twenty-one years old or older than
For starters, some of you may be wondering what is a Taser? Well according to the Metropolitan Police website, the definition of a Taser is stated as “a less lethal single shot weapon designed to temporarily incapacitate a suspect through the use of an electric current, similar in size to a pistol.” A most heard of Taser gun is the X26 Taser gun. This Taser gun uses an electrical current which interferes with the body’s neuromuscular system. As stated on the same website, this object …show more content…
What is a FOID card you may ask? According to the website acronyms.thefreedictionary.com, the FOID card is defined as an acronym for Firearm Owners Identification. To legally possess or purchase firearms or ammunition, residents of the state of Illinois are required to have a FOID card. The new initiative taken by the state of Illinois was that they will no longer be accepting the paper application of the FOID card application. They are now doing an online FOID card registration process.
Some may say this new online initiative was non though out well by the state, but The Illinois State Police website can reassure everyone that this was a well thought out plan. For example, for those who are not able to apply through a computer because they may not have access to one can always use the alternative call center option. With this anyone who is unable to have computer access can still apply for a FOID card over the phone. Keep in mind, when applying for the state of Illinois FOID card you must be the age of twenty-one years old or older than