Jack Cover
Inventor of the Taser gun
Born
April 6th, 1920
105 years ago
Died
2009
16 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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A pilot and physicist, contributed to the development of electroshock weapons. Invented the Taser gun in the 1970s as a non-lethal alternative for law enforcement. The device gained significant attention for its use in policing and self-defense. Worked for the aerospace industry prior to focusing on the Taser project, which aimed to reduce the threats posed by armed confrontations. The invention has been widely adopted in various public safety applications.
Invented the Taser gun
Worked in aerospace engineering
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