| Are you considering buying a stun gun to protect | | | | self defense weapon end up wondering how many |
| yourself from a violent threat? Are you wondering | | | | volts they need. How much power is too much? And |
| which of the available models is the best one for you | | | | how low is too low? Certainly you don't want to kill |
| to carry? With so many different styles, it can be | | | | someone with yours, but at the same time, it will do |
| difficult to choose the best self defense product. | | | | you no good if the voltage is too low to stop your |
| The first decision is what size or shape would be best | | | | attacker in his tracks. Because stun devices have a |
| for you to carry. Many men opt for the regular-sized | | | | low amperage current, even a very high voltage will |
| stun device, which has a larger size that is more | | | | not be lethal. Even the highest voltage stun guns on the |
| comfortable in larger hands. Most of these stun gun | | | | market today, which offer a million volts of power or |
| options come in masculine-looking styles and can be | | | | more, will not produce a lethal current, so get the |
| carried in a belt holster. | | | | highest voltage you can find. |
| On the other hand, if you prefer to carry your nonlethal | | | | Finally, there are few useful features and "extras" that |
| self defense device in your purse or pocket, a | | | | you should look for when buying a stun gun. A disable |
| traditional-looking one might not be the best option for | | | | pin, which is attached to the wrist strap, prevents the |
| you. You might want to look for a mini version, or even | | | | unit from working if it is taken from you by the |
| one designed to look like a cell phone. These devices | | | | assailant. Though it is unlikely that an attacker would be |
| are small enough to fit inside a package of cigarettes, | | | | able to get yours away from you before you'll able to |
| making them easily concealed, yet their small size | | | | use it, it can happen, so get one with a disable pin to |
| does not compromise any power. There are even | | | | protect yourself. |
| versions made in pink, silver, and other fashionable | | | | Another useful feature is the ability to recharge the |
| colors. | | | | stun gun. Some stun guns use regular batteries, which |
| In addition to the cell phone non lethal stun device, | | | | must be replaced every few months. A rechargeable |
| which is disguised as a cell phone, there are other | | | | stun gun allows you to use the same set of |
| styles that combine a stun gun with other devices. For | | | | rechargeable batteries over and over. Just plug in your |
| example, the stun baton offers the ability to physically | | | | stun gun occasionally to ensure that it maintains a |
| defend yourself while maintaining a safe distance from | | | | charge. |
| your attacker. There are also stun flashlights, which | | | | Finally, a holster can be a very important accessory. |
| provide a helpful security feature if you are attacked in | | | | Self defense devices are only effective if you keep |
| the dark. The downside is that stun batons and | | | | them on you at all times. Having a holster increases |
| flashlights, unlike mini stun guns, tend to be larger and | | | | the chances that you will have your stun gun, and that |
| harder to conceal. This style is often preferred by | | | | it will be within reach, in case you ever need it. |
| security guards, as well as those who often find | | | | By shopping for the best stun gun to meet your needs, |
| themselves outdoors at night or who want a more | | | | you may truly be sparing yourself and your family a lot |
| hands-on method of self defense. | | | | of trouble and pain in the future. Now is the time to |
| Once you've selected the right style, the next | | | | take the steps to protect your loved ones from violent |
| consideration is voltage. Most people shopping for a | | | | crime. |