Zap, Tom said shockingly Posted on May 8, 2009 by Kelson Weird: Apparently Tasers were named for a Tom Swift invention, as in “Thomas A. Swift’s electric rifle.” Share This Page Related Posts:Wizard World LA 2008 - Con ReportDeep Fried WHAT???? A Night at the Fair with Al's…Chicon 7: Something for Everyone at Chicago's Worldcon