| Advanced TASERS and stun guns are great self | | | | just demonstrates that they work differently. The |
| defense tools for several reasons. They give out | | | | TASER gun, although good for long range defense, is |
| high-voltage, low ampere electrical current that goes | | | | only a one shot deal, once it releases the electrodes, |
| through clothing and skin, enters the body, and | | | | you can't use it again without first reloading with |
| temporarily incapacitates an aggressor. Any effects | | | | another TASER dart cartridge. With the stungun, you |
| caused are not permanent. Getting familiar with and | | | | can repeatedly use the weapon for as long as there is |
| getting the proper self defense equipment is an | | | | still electric charge. |
| important step in safeguarding our own safety. | | | | Stun guns are handier and they are cheaper |
| Although pepper sprays are a popular choice for self | | | | compared to the bulkier and more costly TASER guns. |
| defense since they cost less, stun guns and TASERS | | | | However the TASER gives off a more powerful |
| are much more effective. | | | | electrical charge than the standard stun gun because it |
| A stun device's purpose is to stun the assailant with | | | | has more wattage. |
| electricity and the self defense TASER is a similar | | | | The self-defense stun gun has the advantage of |
| device. Both devices have electrodes that are used to | | | | making targeting easier since all that is required is for |
| transmit electric charges. The stungun's electrodes are | | | | the prongs to come into direct contact with the |
| attached to the mechanism. The TASER device's | | | | attacker's skin. However, with a TASER device you |
| emitters are fired from the mechanism like a | | | | have to make sure that both electrodes are properly |
| conventional gun but are connected to wires that | | | | attached to the aggressor's clothing, otherwise, the |
| conduct electricity. The electrodes which serve as | | | | electricity will not flow. |
| darts attach themselves to the assailant's clothing and | | | | Both advanced TASERS and stunguns are great |
| the electricity passes through the wires to the target. | | | | non-lethal defensive tools. Law enforcement, armed |
| For a stun gun to be effective, the conductors need to | | | | forces and individuals worldwide use stun devices for |
| be in direct contact with the attacker's skin. Whereas | | | | self protection. Choosing the right self defense arsenal |
| a TASER gun's effectiveness has a range from up to | | | | for self-defense is a personal choice. What matters |
| 20 feet away. This is a fundamental difference | | | | the most is whether you are comfortable using the |
| between stunguns and TASERS. | | | | tool, your knowledge of the tool, and if you will have |
| The long range capability of the advanced TASER | | | | the presence of mind to use what you know so you |
| does not mean that the stun gun is less effective. It | | | | can prevent an attack. |