At times, people need another Less Lethal option at their disposal. The TASER can fill that gap between pepper spray and a firearm.

Until 2019, it was a misdemeanor in New York to possess an electronic stun or dart gun. Exceptions were only for law enforcement, authorized military servicemembers, and certain defense contractors. As per N.Y. Penal Law §§ 265.01,265.20.

in 2019, a U.S. District Court ruled that the state’s “sweeping,” complete ban on possession or use of these weapons by civilians, even for self-defense in their own homes, violated the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. The court relied on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008), which found that the Second Amendment protects an individual’s right to possess firearms and use them for lawful purposes, even weapons that weren’t in existence when the Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution. (Avitabile v. Beach, 277 F.Supp.3d 326 (N.D.N.Y. 2019).)

The court decision explicitly left open the possibility that some restrictions on the possession and/or use of stun guns and Tasers would be constitutional.

Essentially, the law still exists. The NY State District Attorney’s offices have been informed to NOT enforce the law regarding TASERS and electronic stun guns.

However, we DO advise you to keep a reference or copy of the court decision listed above as not all law enforcement may be aware of the case.

This course will cover the legal aspects, operation, effects, use, and deployment of the TASER system. THERE IS NO EXPOSURE IN THIS COURSE. AS PER AXON/TASER POLICY, YOU WILL NOT BE TASED (No matter how much you ask, beg, or plead)

Prerequisites: You must not be a prohibited person as defined by state or federal laws.
Ex: Felon, Domestic Violence conviction, drug user, or otherwise prohibited by any court order

Subjects Covered

The TASER product

Use of Force laws regarding use of the TASER

How the TASER works (Operation)

Use and deployment of the TASER

Limitations and other considerations of TASER use

Maintenance and troubleshooting of the TASER product

Live familiarization drills

Required Equipment:
For this class, you will need the following items:

Eye protection
Comfortable clothing. Preferably what you would wear every day.

NO LIVE WEAPONS WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE TRAINING AREA. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.

The tuition does not include your own Strikelight, TASER Pulse or Pulse+. If you would like to purchase one after your certification, we can order one (or more) for you.

Civilian TASER Certification