Lawmakers are taking a close look at changing the law on tasers, allowing people with concealed weapons permits to carry the devices.
House Bill 4155 & 4156 would amend the Penal Code to do the following things:
Allow reserve peace officers and fugitive recovery representatives (bounty hunters) to possess and reasonably use a portable electro-muscular disruption (EMD) or Taser1 while performing their official duties, if trained in the use, effects, and risks of the device. trained in the use, effects, and risks of the device.
Allow a person with a valid concealed pistol license (CPL) to possess an EMD, if trained in the use, effects, and risks of the device.
Allow a CPL holder to use a Taser against another person to protect a person or property under circumstances that would justify the use of "physical force" (not "deadly force").
To see more on House Bill 4155 & 4156 CLICK HERE
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