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The hidden cost of the ‘less lethal’ law enforcement tool

by Brian Seay

More than 1,000 people have died following incidents where police stunned them with Tasers nationwide since the early 2000’s.

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Axon Wins Patent Infringement Suit Against Taser Copycat

by Jared Morgan

The company whose name has become synonymous with the less-than-lethal stun gun announced Monday that it has won a patent infringement lawsuit against a copycat company.

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Taser lobbyist who targeted Homeland Security lands top immigration enforcement job

by Brian Seay

Thomas Blank was quietly appointed to serve as the Chief of Staff for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency earlier this month.

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Gun stocks surge after a week of shootings

by Jacki Billings

Keeping to an all too familiar tune on the heels of mass shootings, gun and gear manufacturers' stocks jumped after a bloody week in policing.

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