Electric shock capture device photographed at China Aole Safety Equipment Co. Ltd stand, Milipol 2015, Paris, France © Robin Ballantyne/Omega Research Foundation. 2.3.Recommendations  CoE member States should prohibit the production, promotion, export, import, brokering or other transfer of direct contact electric shock weapons (including electric shock batons, shields and stun guns) for law enforcement purposes. The use of direct contact electric shock weapons by CoE law enforcement officials should be prohibited, and all existing weapons stocks should be removed and verifiably destroyed.  CoE member States should stringently control the import, export, brokering or other transfer of direct contact electric shock weapons intended for civilian personal protection to ensure they are not employed by law enforcement officials or are not transferred to potentially abusive end users. 23