Stun guns have been in use for many, many years now.Â
They have even made their way onto the movie screens. They have long
been in our society and are now available to the public for personal
security. These wonder devices are providing us good citizens a way to
protect ourselves in self defense against criminals. The wonderful
element about stun guns is that you can in fact do this without
potentially harming someone and yet have enough time to get to safety.Â
It doesn't get any better than that!Â
Modern technology has provided the world of less-lethal self defense
weapons in a vast array of styles, sizes, voltage levels and prices.Â
However, one should not take lightly what it means to carry and what the
effects of usage are.Â
What is a Stun Gun?
Stun guns as I
stated above are less-lethal and are also called TASER by some. It
works on the stunned individual's nervous system by discharging a
shock. The voltage is high and it gives off low amperage levels.
  What does that mean to you? Well the electrical charge is strong
enough to be very effective when stunned, it will also charge through
clothing. It is however not strong enough for the user to get stunned
when in use, the electrical charge will not transfer back to you. The
aggressor who has been stunned will become immobile for a short period of
time, long enough for you to get to safety, but doesn't cause any
permanent damage.Â
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The discharge acts on the neural and muscular systems in the body.
When this happens the muscles overwork, the blood sugar levels drop, and
in return the attacker finds his self unable to move.Â
There are many different types of stun guns on the
market today. These devices are all hand held and for the most part
easily concealable depending on the model you choose. Â If you are one
who may want a more concealable type you may want to choose the Lipstick
style, or if you prefer the cell phone stun gun and the stun pen, these
are all great choices. There are a few different types of stun weapons,
one being the stun gun and the other being the stun baton. Let's not
confuse TASER with stun guns. Stun guns require physical contact, TASER
allows you up to 15 feet of distance between you and the attacker and
does have the capability of stunning but traditionally these are non
contact weapons and shoot probes. Â
Today's society has created a panic in normal law-abiding citizens.Â
Criminals are out there on a daily basis waiting to prey on their next
victim. The best defense you can do for yourself is to pay close
attention to your surroundings, have confidence in yourself and purchase
a stun gun or other type of self defense weapon.
Before you purchase stun guns or any
weapon, do your homework. Give your defense some thought; make sure the
device is right for you. It's a personal choice and should be thought
out carefully. Once you have chosen your weapon and made your purchase,
make sure you become very familiar with it, practice, practice,
practice. You don't want any surprises if you should need to use it.Â
And again, if you don't carry your weapon, it can't help you.
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