| Many people have seen stun guns in movies and | | | | and run on ordinary batteries. They are available in a |
| television shows, where the actor uses it to fight off | | | | variety of voltages and prices. The highest voltage |
| their enemies. In real life, they are carried by police | | | | available at this time is 1,500,000. The more voltage the |
| officers, and ordinary citizens to protect themselves | | | | stun gun has, the more quickly and reliable it will be. It |
| from personal attacks. These devices might look | | | | may take more time to be effective if the attacker is |
| somewhat scary, but when used, they temporarily | | | | large or the stun gun has a lower voltage. Never use |
| incapacitate the person without causing any long term | | | | the stun gun if the attacker has a firearm or knife. |
| damage. The stun gun victim will be out of energy and | | | | Not every state allows you the right to carry at stun |
| weak and will allow you time to flee. | | | | gun for self defense. Stun guns are restricted in: |
| In general, when we think of electricity hitting our body, | | | | Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New |
| we usually assume it is deadly, such as when lightning | | | | York, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin, with restrictions in |
| strikes someone. In small amounts, electricity is | | | | certain cities. If you are caught with a stun gun, you |
| harmless. Stun guns consist of a high-voltage, | | | | may have to pay a fine. Please make sure your state |
| low-amperage electrical charge. This means that the | | | | or country allows you to possess one legally. |
| charge has a lot of pressure, but not as much intensity. | | | | Stun guns are perfect for women and seniors, but also |
| When held against the attacker, the charge passes | | | | for anyone who worries about being physically |
| through their body affecting the attacker's nervous | | | | overpowered by someone else. Stun guns are simple |
| system. The charge can even pass through heavy | | | | to use. Also, they are convenient to carry and conceal. |
| clothing. The only way this defense can cause | | | | Stun guns have continuous charges and will be a very |
| damage to the attacker is if held for long periods of | | | | reliable defense if needed. This might be the time to |
| time. Since everyone has muscles and nerves, the | | | | look into purchasing a stun gun for yourself or |
| stun gun is effective anywhere you hit the attacker. | | | | someone you know. Everyone can benefit from |
| Stun guns have a similar design. They are usually | | | | owning one. Knowing you have a powerful defense |
| straight or curved and about the size of a flashlight | | | | will make your everyday life easier. |