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Thursday, August 09, 2012  A new law became active this week, allowing Michigan residents to carry a concealed taser if they have the required permits

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Michigan joins 43 other states that allow residents to carry stun guns under certain circumstances

Sunday, September 25, 2011  Five people tried it out for themselves Sunday at the U.P. EMS conference in Marquette, and they say the experience isn't a fun one

Friday, July 29, 2011  Deputies tasered Shawn Tronti, then took him into custody.  He is undergoing a mental health evaluation

Tuesday, April 26, 2011  Before using a taser, deputies at the Iron County Sheriff's Department must go through yearly training

Tuesday, March 29, 2011  The Delta County Sheriff's Department use tasers on the road and also while working with inmates

Thursday, September 16, 2010  Menominee County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to a domestic in progress on M-35 in Ingallston Township

Friday, October 23, 2009  Police nationwide are advised not to shoot a stun gun at a person's chest because it could cause an 'adverse cardiac event.'

Tuesday, December 23, 2008  Around 10 p.m. Monday, upon making contact with the vehicle, the driver began to flee and a short pursuit occurred.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008  Michigan state representative tries to help pass taser bill.