#JackCover

Jack Cover dies at 88; scientist invented the Taser stun gun Cover, who spent most of his career working in the aerospace and defense industries, originally developed the idea for the Taser in the 1960s. But it didn't really take off until the 1990s.

"Despite the continuing debate, the Taser has come into widespread use, adopted by more than 13,000 military and law enforcement agencies around the world..."

#JackCover
1920-2009
Born on this day

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