You can escape it if you actually think about the scenario on the ground. A taser can't replace a gun, it doesn't function like a gun, it's not as reliable as

You can escape it if you actually think about the scenario on the ground. A taser can't replace a gun, it doesn't function like a gun, it's not as reliable as a gun, it doesn't have the range, etc. But it can be useful in lieu of physical force or if someone is resisting, which is what became its use case.