Jack Cover

Inventor of the Taser gun

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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