| Stun guns have been around for many years, yet | | | | Attacker. |
| most people either don't know exactly what they are | | | | No matter how powerful or effective a stun gun is the |
| or how to operate them effectively. Even worse, there | | | | possibility of the user being stunned while stunning an |
| are some pretty shocking myths about them. Here are | | | | attacker is zero. The current simply will not pass |
| 5 of the most common myths. | | | | through an attacker and into a user. |
| They Are Deadly. | | | | Stun Guns And Tasers Are The Same Thing. |
| This is simply not true, stun guns do not rely on pain for | | | | This is probably the biggest myth. This is how the two |
| results, and they use a high voltage charge, which | | | | differ; a stun gun must be physically pressed against |
| temporarily disables an attackers muscular function | | | | an attacker to deliver a shock. A taser deploys two |
| and motor skills for a short period of time, usually a | | | | barbed prongs attached to a length of wire and can |
| few minutes. Since they use low amperage the | | | | be discharged up to 15 feet away. This means a user |
| effects are not deadly or permanent. Remember it is | | | | does not have to physically touch an attacker with the |
| the amps that kill not the volts. | | | | taser. |
| They Are Illegal. | | | | Stun Guns Are All The Same. |
| Stun guns are legal to carry and possess in almost | | | | Stun guns come in many different voltage levels, |
| every city and state in America, however there are | | | | shapes, sizes even colors. With so many choices |
| some areas where they are not legal to own or | | | | available anyone can find one to suit their needs or |
| possess. Please check all applicable state and city | | | | personal preference, they are even avaliable disguised |
| laws before purchasing any self defense product. | | | | as a cell phone or flashlight. |
| They Will Shock You If You Are Touching An | | | | |