Taser International has long been developing self-defense weapons for law enforcement agencies. To give citizens the capability to defense themselves as well, Taser recently released a civilian TASER gun laser sight stun gun - the C2 Taser. The C2 packs the same stopping power found in police-issue Tasers, but it is lighter and more user-friendly. Unlike many contact stun guns on the market, the C2 is not shaped like a gun. It looks like a regular electric razor so you can carry it out in the open. Its popular shape also means that attackers are less likely to realize that it is a threat, giving you the important advantage of element of surprise. Stun guns that are shaped like a pistol are harder to conceal.

The civilian TASER C2 can stop a threat up to 15 feet away. It can also be used as a contact stun device to zap someone who is near you. TASER C2 devices come with a replaceable cartridge, integrated LED light, laser sight, and trigger safety cover. The hand grip of the civilian TASER gun laser sight device has been designed so that anyone of any size can use it. This is good news for small women who up till now may have had trouble with larger, bulkier models. The C2 also has a lifetime replacement guarantee and one year warranty. It runs on a long life, low-maintenance lithium battery that delivers more than 50 possible firings.

TASER C2 devices are shipped deactivated. They can only be activated by Taser International once the buyer has passed a security and background check. This prevents convicted felons and underage persons from legally buying a C2. These stun guns have a unique serial number, and are equipped with Anti-Felon Identification tags, which allow police to track potential misuse.

The civilian TASER gun laser sight C2 is designed to be one of the most accessible stun guns on the market, usable by any adult. This makes the civilian C2 taser the first really viable Taser available to the general public.