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TASER Gun Is Not A Firearm
What is a TASER? A firearm is a device that uses pressure from a burning powder to force a projectile down and out of a metal tube. The key words are burning and powder, hence the name “fire-arm”. An armament that uses fire. So the TASER gun is not a firearm. A gun has a barrel but may not necessarily use fire from a burning powder. An air gun is an example of a gun that is not a firearm.
When the first TASERs were being developed in the seventies, they used .22 Long Rifle cases to propel the darts toward an attacker. At that point the ATF considered the TASER to be a firearm and the same purchase requirements. Later the TASER was developed with compressed air and nitrogen which declassified it as a firearm. Today you may purchase a TASER over the counter or online unless you live in a Police State.
What’s the Difference?
A frequent question heard regarding TASER weapons is; “What is the difference between 
the Police TASERs and the civilian TASERs?” There is not much difference between the two at all.
The Police model TASER devices can only be purchased by government organizations. The differences are not enough to warrant wanting a Police TASER over a civilian model. The government model TASER guns can increase your liability risk. The Police TASER weapons simply shoot 25-30 feet instead of the 15 ft reach allowed for the civilian TASERS. Another key difference is the ability of law enforcement to control the length of shock, a feature that has lead to the deaths you hear about. Unlike the civilian TASER guns that will automatically pulse allowing the defender to set the TASER down and get away, the Police model TASER guns will continue to shock until the law enforcement officer releases the trigger.