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The concept for the Taser was developed from the Stun Gun. You can read the history of how Stun Guns were invented or where they came from in the link below:

http://womenonguard.blogspot.com/2008/05/stun-gun-and-taser-history.html

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Q: Why did Jack Cover invent the taser?
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Who invented the first taser?

John Higson Cover Jr. invented the first TASER in 1974. He was also called Jack Cover.


Who invented tasers?

John "Jack" Cover invented the taser in 1974, he was also a scientist and made it with gun powder.


Did Jack Cover have any other Inventions besides the taser?

He also invented Thermecon (Thermal Energy Conversion System) in 1981


Who invented the taser?

The Taser was invented by Jack Cover in the late 1960s. Cover was a NASA researcher who was interested in finding a non-lethal way to stop suspects without using firearms. He named his device the Taser, which stands for "Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle," after a character in a series of adventure novels. The first Taser was developed in 1969 and was initially used by law enforcement agencies in the 1970s. Since then, Tasers have become a common non-lethal weapon used by police and military forces around the world. I have a link in bio that may catch your interest. Thank you!


How do you spell taser?

That is the correct spelling of "Taser" (capitalized as a trademark name). The electroshock weapon was purportedly named as an acronym for "Thomas A. Swift's electric rifle" by inventor Jack Cover, but conveniently rhymes with "laser."


Who created the taser?

John H. Cover Jr., who invented the non-lethal weapon called the TASER. He died on February 7th, 2009. John 'Jack' Cover had Alzheimer's Disease, but died from complications of pneumonia. Mr. Cover was the founder of TASER International Systems which he started in 1970. His company was acknowledged for saving many lives by launching the TASER, a non-lethal weapon. He was born in 1920 and had a BS in Physics from the University of Chicago and also earned a Ph.D. in physics. Mr. Cover had worked for Hughes Space Division, IBM and North American Aviation. He was also part of a team that won the Prime contract for NAA in 1961-62 on the Apollo Moon Landing Program. Mr. Cover was also involved in a number of USA Defense Programs and was a Military Pilot (Major) in World War II.


What did Jack Kilby invent?

Jack Kilby invented the Integrated Circuit .


Where did the term TASER originate from?

TASER is an acronym, named for a fictional weapon: Thomas A Swift's Electic Rifle. TASER is a rgisterd tradename of Taser Interntational. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taser


Where were tasers invented?

John H. Cover Jr., who invented the non-lethal weapon called the TASER, died in February 7th, 2009. John 'Jack' Cover had Alzheimer's Disease, but died from complications of pneumonia. Mr. Cover was the founder of TASER International Systems which he started in 1970. His company was acknowledged for saving many lives by launching the TASER, a non-lethal weapon. He was born in 1920 and had a BS in Physics from the University of Chicago and also earned a Ph.D. in physics. Mr. Cover had worked for Hughes Space Division, IBM and North American Aviation. He was also part of a team that won the Prime contract for NAA in 1961-62 on the Apollo Moon Landing Program. Mr. Cover was also involved in a number of USA Defense Programs and was a Military Pilot (Major) in World War II.


How do you say taser in Spanish?

el taser


Who made the taser?

Thomas A. Swift invented the Taser. TASER is an acronym for Thomas A Swifts' Electronic Rifle


How many feet does a taser work?

A citizen Taser (Taser C2, X26c and M26c) can reach 15 feet.