| Telescopic or extend-able stun batons have quickly | | | | cougars, snakes, and cattle; though we do not |
| become some of our top selling stun guns. The | | | | recommend this type of use. |
| extended reach help keep you at a safe distance | | | | You can find battery powered units or rechargeable |
| should trouble arise. Not surprising, considering that | | | | units. The rechargeable units are becoming more |
| most stun guns are less than five inches in length and | | | | popular because you never need to replace the |
| that you must touch an attacker or animal to gain the | | | | batteries, so you save more money over the life of |
| desired effect. The telescopic stun batons are about | | | | the baton. By the way most good stun batons carry a |
| 12 inches in length when closed, then simply pull the | | | | lifetime warranty. So if it ever breaks you send it back |
| trigger and it expands to nearly 22 inches length. That's | | | | and get a new one! The technology used is very |
| almost two feet of distance between you and them, | | | | simple yet effective and reliable, therefore it is |
| which is a nice advantage to have. | | | | uncommon to encounter a defective unit unless it has |
| More and more individuals are purchasing our batons | | | | been dropped or used to "strike" something. |
| for protection against aggressive dogs. Folks just want | | | | You can expect to receive a holster or carrying case |
| to be able to walk down their street with the kids. | | | | with a telescopic stun baton purchase. Some models |
| Often times they are confronted or even attacked by | | | | are equipped with personal alarms that sound off at up |
| dogs. This is usually when they call or order a baton or | | | | to 130 decibels. It is also common to find LED flashlights |
| spray from us. Just the "crackling" sound they produce | | | | built into these devices. In fact, Stun Master makes a 3 |
| as the electric current flows in normally enough to | | | | in 1 unit that includes a personal alarm, flashlight, and |
| deter. Sometimes this isn't enough and the dog decides | | | | 800,000 volt expanding stun baton. |
| to come closer or attack. As they move within range | | | | All units are equipped with some type of safety switch |
| you reach out and touch the approaching animal with | | | | to prevent accidental discharge. The weight on a |
| 700k to 800k of electricity. Within a fraction of a | | | | typical unit is less than two pounds. They are very |
| second the animal tucks the tail, yelps and quickly runs | | | | easy to use. Simply pull the "trigger" and watch the |
| the opposite direction. The amusing thing is the next | | | | baton "expand" and simultaneously begin firing. It is a |
| time you walk by; that once very aggressive canine, | | | | good idea to test fire at least once per week to make |
| will sit and watch you from a distance. They usually | | | | sure they have a good charge and are functioning |
| don't even bark at you anymore! | | | | properly. To get the baton back into it's compact |
| Stun batons are also effective non lethal self defense | | | | position just push on the end or tip of the baton until it |
| weapons. Simply, touch a would be attacker with the | | | | is back in the original position. |
| stun baton for about two seconds to get the desired | | | | Two of the best brands include Stun Master and |
| effect. Typically, the assailant will loose there balance, | | | | Streetwise, both have been producing quality stun |
| become disoriented and loss of muscle control is | | | | devices for over twenty years and together account |
| normal. A person receiving two plus seconds of shock | | | | for over 85% of the market share. You can expect to |
| are sure to drop to the ground. Effects last 10-15 | | | | pay between $55 and $65 depending on model. Some |
| minutes, plenty of time to get to safety. Many of our | | | | companies will try to overcharge with many asking |
| customers rave about the telescopic stun guns. I've | | | | over $90 per unit. Visit us at Guardian Self Defense |
| had customer claim effective use on mountain lions, | | | | for all your telescopic stun baton needs. |