Personally, I wouldn’t advise using a TASER on rent-a-cops either. Because, while it is true that they are *technically* and legally just like you or me with the exception of a tin badge, it is also true that many of them carry guns as well, so you’d be risking getting shot in that case too. It doesn’t help, either, to assume it’s safe if you don’t see a gun, because they might have a partner just around the corner who does have one.

Though I do admit it was a very tempting and entertaining thought.

I would never, ever suggest tasing a law enforcement officer. Just pulling a TASER on him or her is grounds for him to shoot you with his firearm. Think about it. You tase a cop, he’s incapacitated, you’re free to grab his firearm and shoot him. When it comes to cops, I usually take the tack of “do what you will, we’ll let the lawyers sort it out later…”

It’s why I said “rent-a-cop” and not “cop”. Cops being pushy is one thing. While it can be wrong, they’re the ones with the guns, and unless you’ve got a death wish, the best you can do is deal with it and fight later in court. Rent-a-cops are just Police Academy dropouts with an ego problem. They’re just like you or me except they have a tin badge. When they get pushy, it’s like the playground bully. Stand up for yourself.

Again, I never said tase a cop. I’m not that stupid. As a matter of fact, a person was shot in Houston by a cop this weekend since he grabbed the officer’s TASER unit.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/breaking/6557924.html

On the other hand, when a cop dies from a TASER, instead of them saying it was an “unfortunate accident” during “justified and proper use” of the TASER (as they do when a “civilian” dies from being TASERed by a cop), they’ll call it murder, and the user of said TASER will be labeled “cop-killer”.

Making some rent-a-cop ride the lightning will make him think twice about his career choice and infringing upon your rights.

As far as I’m aware, no permitting process is required to own one in Florida.

I suggest purchasing a pocket camera with video capability, and wear it around your neck or affix it to your belt when on the job.

Makes it much easier to walk away with clear evidence the next time you’re hassled by security or police.