stun gun
weapon
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A stun gun is a weapon designed to temporarily incapacitate a person using an electric shock, rather than causing death or serious injury. These devices, first appearing in 1967, deliver an electric shock to disrupt the nervous system. A well-known example is the Taser, which can fire darts or be used in direct contact with the body. While intended as a less-lethal alternative to firearms, concerns have been raised about Taser use, with reports of deaths and disproportionate application against minority groups.12
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