In today’s episode, we look at the legal requirements you need to satisfy to own a taser.

Hi Wakili. I am tired. I am tired because, unlike my brother, before I leave the house I have to think about so many things. I have to consider the place I am heading to, the people i will interact with, the means of transport I will use and even then I still get random butt grabs on the streets. I stay on a call even pretend to be on one so that a taxi driver is aware that I have people on the other line in case he gets any ideas. I have been researching and seen that in other countries women carry tasers and pepper spray. I think I need one so that I feel a little safer since I can’t walk around with a gun. What are the legal requirements I need to satisfy so that I can own a taser?

Research by Maurine Kerich (maurine@swalanyeti.org)