An electric weapon is a type of weapon that uses electricity as its primary source of power. The two most common types of electric weapons are the epee and the taser. An epee is a type of fencing sword that is electrically wired to detect when it has been touched by an opponent's blade. A taser is a non-lethal weapon that uses electrical current to incapacitate a person. Both of these weapons rely on electricity to function, making them electric weapons.