FatherMurder

Hi Rick, as former LEO I can say without a doubt the Taser is a game changer with less than lethal force, force multiplier, and also protecting the officer with the aftermath of the dreaded “shoot/don’t shoot” decision. Also a taser will take the fight out of an assailant more efficiently than a bullet in most cases. Some people who are shot, don’t even know it at the moment of impact, so the fight isn’t necessarily over just because they are shot. With a taser it’s pretty instantaneous, regardless of who they are or how big they are. Obviously there are limited instances where a taser didn’t do the job, but far fewer than getting shot.

The biggest issue with replacing the bullet for the end users potentially being range and accuracy once range is extended. What are the plans for extending distance and accuracy for future models?

Also, I’ve concealed carried a handgun since I was legally able to. If I could go back and carry a taser instead for the same reasons (protection) it would, in my opinion been a much safer option. Are there any plans to lobby for civilian licenses and concealed carry of tasers (after proper training) in lieu of handguns? Without getting into the whole debate about 2nd Amendment rights etc, restricting handgun sales and carry for private citizens but offering them the option of a taser makes sense. Especially since it would be easier to track taser deployment and use for forensic purposes, such as barbs having specific identifiers or maybe r/f tracking back to the original taser unit and owner.

What are your thoughts on the Japanese theory behind “wabi sabi”? I realize it’s likely been interpreted wrong by many but I personally look at it as accepting imperfection as beautiful rather than as being broken or bad. I have battled anxiety from fear of not being perfect for a long time. I’m former military (12 years active duty ) and years later after separating, fear there has been some form of brainwash (not that they are trying to hurt anyone) or conditioning which can be harmful mentally when you leave that “ecosystem” of like-minded comrades.

I’m frequently told I take things too seriously and I’m unnecessarily hard on myself about small things. My boss is always telling me to relax and not be so worrisome. “We’re not saving lives here” she says. I dunno how else to be though. I can be intense at times.

Luckily I live in a cannabis legal place and have found a small bit of that (a puff or two before bed) allows me to relax to a point of living in the moment and not overthinking or analyzing everything around me. Eventually though I’d like to just feel that way naturally and just accept the flow of life as it comes, perfect, not perfect, whatever.