Kelly Jarmy busted carrying a taser in her handbag at Gladstone

The reason why a woman was carrying a taser in her handbag was revealed when she faced a Central Queensland court.

Kelly Maree Jarmy faced Gladstone Magistrates Court after she was busted carrying a taser in her handbag. Generic image.

A Central Queensland woman has faced court after she was busted with a taser in her handbag.

Kelly Maree Jarmy, 45, pleaded guilty in Gladstone Magistrates Court on Tuesday to unlawful possession of a weapon.

The court heard that police arrested Jarmy about 8pm on January 22 and took her to the Watch-house.

During a search of her handbag, they found a taser.

Gladstone Courthouse.

Jarmy told police she wasn’t aware it was illegal to have it.

The court was told Jarmy had a criminal history but she had not been in court for more than 10 years.

Solicitor Jun Pepito said another woman had given Jarmy the taser because she was concerned about her safety.

Magistrate Mary Buchanan fined Jarmy $600 and a conviction was recorded.