The self defense products industry has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years.
Most of this is due to the tremendous track record of success that self defense products like stun guns pepper sprays personal alarms and tasers have had.
There are literally thousands of them on the market from hundreds of different manufacturers.
When we talk about stun weapons, like anything else, the more you know about it the better your decision-making capabilities in choosing the right one.
Here is as much information as you will ever need about them.
They have been used by military and law enforcement personnel for decades with tremendous success.
To me that is a great endorsement.
Some people have a difficult time justifying deadly force in any situation.
That's where a nonlethal alternative comes into play.
Their purpose is to allow you time to get away from a dangerous situation and seek help.
They are electrical devices with two prongs on one end.
The prongs conduct an electrical charge when a trigger or button is pushed.
The electrical charge causes a disruption in the body's nervous system that controls muscle movement.
This overwhelms the neuro-muscular system causing a loss of balance and confusion.
The energy from the gun causes the muscles to work very rapidly depleting it of all blood sugars that are needed for energy.
A half second application can cause some pain.
A one or two second dose will cause muscle spasms and confusion.
A 3 to 5 second application will cause the loss of balance and muscle control, confusion and disorientation.
Assailants have been known to curl up in the fetal position with a 5 second application unable to do any thing.
Stun guns are on average 86% effective.
They cause no lasting damage to an assailant.
The best places to apply a stun weapon is the upper right and left shoulder, lower right or left rib cage or upper hip on either the right or the left side-so six targets in all.
They must be applied to the attacker but will go through up to 1/2 inch of clothing.
They use batteries as their power source although some stun guns are rechargeable.
They use high-voltage and low amperage to disable attackers.
Voltages on them range from 80,000 to 4.
5 million volts.
Voltage is important because the more power you have the last time is needed to get the desired effect.
In an assault situation a second can be in maternity.
There are several stun devices that are over 1,000,000 volts starting with the double trouble stun gun at 1.
2 million volts, the multi-function stun gun at 2.
7 million volts and the runt stun gun with new voltages of 2.
5 million 3.
5 and 4.
5 million volts.
The new pretender stun gun is 4.
5 million volts also.
The hotshot stun gun is one of the smallest stun guns available and is 975,000 volts.
The more powerful ones are a little bit more expensive for sure.
But we are talking about your self defense and your life may be in the balance- cost should not be an issue.
I know of no stun gun that costs more than $100 at any rate.
Discounts are almost always available.
Most stun guns have a lifetime warranty and usually come with a holster and batteries if needed.
Some are disguised as cell phones, camera cell phones and flashlights.
One of the most popular stun tools is the telescopic stun baton which has proven to be a customer favorite in defending against dog attacks.
Most are about the size of the palm of your hand making them easy to conceal and carry.
Some people like security guards and club bouncers need an intimidating one.
One model is nearly 9 inches tall and 775,000 volts-enough to scare anyone.
I always advise that if you feel threatened to hold a charging stungun up for an assailant to see the flying sparks and here are the intimidating noise.
Sometimes that is enough to scare them away.
Stun guns are not legal in some states so check with your local Sheriff's Department for the legality before you buy one.
Finally be alert and try and stay out of dangerous situations.
Use common sense and carry a powerful stun gun.