| A stun gun is a non-lethal electrical device used as a | | | | wires are wrapped around contact points, then |
| self-defense weapon designed to stop or incapacitate | | | | un-wrap them very carefully. |
| an assailant by delivering a high voltage shock of | | | | 5. Cut two 3-4 inches equal lengths of copper wire. |
| electricity to his/her body. | | | | 6. Wrap each wire to the wires that was connected |
| The shock causes the assailant's muscles to seize | | | | to the flash bulb. |
| and he/she will collapse and become incapacitated for | | | | 7. Apply some soldering wire to the joints and melt it |
| a few moments. This gives the stun gun user time to | | | | into place with the soldering iron. This will create longer |
| get away from the assailant. | | | | wires protruding from the camera. These wires should |
| Stun Guns are can be purchased in the U.S. if you are | | | | never touch, but should be within a few inches of each |
| over the age of 18 and can be carried in most states | | | | other at all times. Thicker and stiffer sheathed copper |
| legally, except for Illinois, Hawaii, Massachusetts, | | | | wiring will make it easier to accomplish this. Place this |
| Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, | | | | aside for the moment. |
| Wisconsin and several cities which include Annapolis, | | | | 8. Next, cut the plastic cover of a five star binder free |
| MD, Baltimore, MD, District of Columbia and Philadelphia. | | | | using scissors keeping it in a single piece if possible. |
| It is extremely dangerous to entrust your safety to a | | | | 9. Place the thick plastic coating on the camera in |
| homemade device, therefore it's not recommended to | | | | order to sheath the exposed circuitry and cut holes for |
| build your own stun gun. However, the following are | | | | the flash and shutter buttons on the camera, then |
| instructions to build a stun gun using a disposable | | | | place the batteries back in place. |
| camera that will generate less that 1/4 of the voltage | | | | 10. Glue the covers in place. The unit will now look like |
| of a professionally made stun gun. | | | | a thick appointment planner with two stiff wires sticking |
| Steps to build a stun gun: | | | | out of the top. |
| 1. Using a screw driver open the back of a disposable | | | | 11. Pressing the shutter button will cause sparks, which |
| camera. | | | | can be used as a stun gun. |
| 2. Remove the batteries from the camera. | | | | As stated above, building your own stun gun isn't |
| 3. Locate the miniature light bulb that is used as the | | | | recommended because you can easily harm yourself |
| camera's flash. | | | | and it may not be reliable. Buying a stun gun is |
| 4. Remove the camera flash to the full extension so | | | | recommended because they are affordable, built |
| that the wires connecting it will allow. If the wires are | | | | safely, and will not harm you if used correctly. |
| soldered in place cut them with the wire shears. If the | | | | |