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Task: Arrest for Possession of “Stun Gun”






          Caetano v. Massachusetts, 136 S.Ct. 1027 (2016).





          • Stun Guns (TASER) are protected by 2                                    nd  Amendment-check with

               prosecutor before bringing charges for simple (mere) possession.


          • Weapons that were not available when 2                                     nd  Amendment written may

               be protected.

          • Weapons that are unusual and unavailable to the military may not

               be protected by the 2                 nd  Amendment.


          • TASERs are not unusual and are available to the military.
















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