Use of Non-Lethal Weapons Resolved that non-lethal weapons, such as tasers, could be used instead of lethal weapons, such as guns. Every year over 10,000 people are killed by guns in the United States. This kind of violence does not need to happen, and won't happen if weapons such as tasers are used in everyday life. Another problem in our society is violence such as riots and fights. These things can be controlled with sticky foam, water cannons, or rubber bullets. The main reason to choose tasers and new-age weapons over guns, is the fact that they are non-lethal. Every year about 500 police officers ar