I may have asked this before, but forgot the answer, forgive me please. Do you need a permit to carry a taser?

I don't think you do. You may need one for the tasers that shoot out the spikes…every state is different though. In my state, unless the laws have changed since I received my CCDW, tasers were not even mentioned. Every state has their own laws, my concealed permit is only effective in like 12 or 13 states (the last time I checked). I do not like tasers as the batteries may run down and the thing would be useless in case of an attack….I'll stick with my .40 or 9mm. /wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':huh:' />

Okay, I'm not being a d*ck here, really, but they were ghost hunting. Logical deduction would make one assume that they had cameras and/or video cameras. Did they not get a picture or footage of their assailants? They might actually have a shot a getting their stuff back if they did.

Okay, don't listen to that butthead. I just realized the flaw in my own logic.

I can admit my mistake. /laugh.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />

Given my profession, I always have means at my disposal to dispose. That being said, having a cop on the team isn't a bad idea, or at the very least someone with a concealed carry permit. I certainly don't advocate throwing on a couple of thigh rigs with Desert Eagles in them, but perhaps some common sense wouldn't hurt.

Tasers are great tools, but again common sense prevails. Don't take a taser to a gun fight.

Given my profession, I always have means at my disposal to dispose. That being said, having a cop on the team isn't a bad idea, or at the very least someone with a concealed carry permit. I certainly don't advocate throwing on a couple of thigh rigs with Desert Eagles in them, but perhaps some common sense wouldn't hurt.

Tasers are great tools, but again common sense prevails. Don't take a taser to a gun fight.

ourobouros2k2 is right common sense and an awareness of your surroundings. Abandoned building in WATTS….yes

bring the " Deserted Eaglettes " and a law enforcement representative of your choice. However without the proper

intensive training required to deploy a firearm in a deadly situation I'd suggest a less lethal form of response for the safety

of nearby team members. I personally would refuse to ghost hunt with any "armed" individual that I didn't feel had been overly trained in the use of firearms. It's hard enough to stay alive these days without an accident taking out yourself or a friend. This is only my opinion. Any person when questioned about their firearms competence should not be offended. They should, however, be able to explain their training and experience ,to anyone, in such a way as to allay all fears or concerns

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I dont know why, but this shocks me…

I better start being nicer to you /unsure.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' /> /laugh.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

You aren't alone. Shocks me too.

That's just not situational awareness. You should always be aware of your surroundings at all times.

I have no problem with a team member carrying a weapon. I always do when I'm off duty. I have a license to do so and I recommend other people get theirs. If not for ghost hunting but for protection in general. I want to be able to protect my family at all times. When I'm with my group they become my family. There are others on the team that have their CHL and a few of them have military or SWAT training.

Good for YOU!