Taser Parties - Ladies Can’t Stop Attackers with Tupperware (VIDEO)


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Taser Parties - Ladies Can’t Stop Attackers with Tupperware (VIDEO)

Tupperware was fine for stay at home moms, but for today’s career women commuting on the mean streets, a taser brings more peace of mind than fresh lettuce.

Enter the Taser Party, where women get together to discuss personal defenses tactics, look over the latest in fashion tasers and take some practice shots.

Leopard Print Taser - Taser International (CES 2008) (GALLERY)

The latest in personal protection gadgets are tasered, er tailored, to the fashion-conscious female demographic. Not only do taser guns come in stylish new designs, but now there’s also a two-in-one music player and taser holder from Taser International. They’re calling it “fashion with a bite.” Th… [More]

Pink Taser C2 Personal Protector - Protect Yourself in Style (VIDEO)

Now anyone who, as long as they are over 18, pass a background check and can drop $300, can own one of these bad boys. Available in black, silver, blue and yes for the ladies, pink. The C2 can be used as it’s primary purpose, a deterrent for oncoming threats, or for it’s funner purpose of using the … [More]

“It’s about educating the customer,” Shafman explained, as she arranged three Taser C2s—pink, blue, and silver—on a pine coffee table in Beitman’s living room, along with coördinating leopard-print pouches. The new model, introduced last year, is, at around three hundred dollars, cheaper than the one wielded by cops, and is about the size and weight of an electric razor—the Virginia Slims of stun guns. “I want people to get comfortable with the product,” Shafman said. “I want people to play with them, if they so desire.” Behind her, Beitman was putting out snacks: hummus, cookies, grapes, and pink lemonade. (Shafman has a no-alcohol rule where Tasers are involved.) “I’ll be honest, when I first heard about this I was torn,” Beitman said. “But I actually shot one on Friday, and now I wouldn’t hesitate to buy one.” (newyorker)

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