| Stun guns are nonlethal self defense products that are | | | | cage or the upper shoulders on the right or left side-so |
| second only to pepper sprays in terms of world- wide | | | | six in all. |
| popularity. They come in a variety of shapes and | | | | 4. Hold the device against the assailant for at least 3-5 |
| voltages ranging from 80,000 volts to 4.5 million volts. | | | | seconds for maximum effectiveness. |
| Some are disguised as cellphone, flashlights and ball | | | | 5. Learn the legality of stun guns in your state. Check |
| point pens. | | | | online or with your local police department to make |
| They have been around since the 1930's but recently | | | | sure they are legal. |
| have gained in popularity because they are so | | | | 6. Learn where the safety switch is. It must be off |
| effective(on average 86 percent). | | | | before it can be fired. There is no charge back to |
| All self defense products have one goal-get you away | | | | you-so you won't get shocked. Keep fingers and |
| from a dangerous situation. In the case of a stun | | | | hands away from the two contacts. |
| device an assailant can be out of commission for 5-10 | | | | 7. When you activate the stun gun blue sparks fly and |
| minutes. | | | | a crackling sound begins. That is normal and is a good |
| Here's how to use your stunning tool. Knowing how to | | | | warning to potential assailants to not mess with you. |
| use anything builds confidence. | | | | 8. Practice using it so when the time comes it will be |
| 1. Read and follow directions carefully. | | | | second nature to you allowing you to react reflexively. |
| 2. Charge the gun. That may mean putting in batteries | | | | Follow these eight tips and you can use any stun gun |
| or if it is a rechargeable model plug it in to charge. | | | | there is with confidence. |
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