| A Stun Gun is a legal electronic device that puts out a | | | | that these devices are not toys, and should not be |
| high voltage shock. By merely touching a person with | | | | treated as such. |
| the stun device, he is immobilized for several minutes, | | | | In choosing a stun gun the most important factor is |
| with no permanent damage. (Stun guns do not fire | | | | that higher voltage means faster immobilization. This |
| barbed probes on wires like Tasers or Tazers do). | | | | means raw stopping power. Higher voltage also |
| The energy stored in the stun device is dumped into | | | | means the current can pass through more layers of |
| the muscles at a pulse frequency rate that tells the | | | | clothing and still get the job done. If you test fire a high |
| muscles to do a great deal of work rapidly. This rapid | | | | voltage stun gun (anything above 800,000 volts), the |
| work cycle instantly depletes the attacker's blood | | | | electrical current running between the test prongs |
| sugar by converting it to lactic acid. In short, he is | | | | creates a bright lightning bolt. The loud, crackling sound |
| unable to produce energy for his muscles, and his | | | | is unmistakable and is often enough to send a |
| body becomes unable to function | | | | would-be attacker running in the other direction. |
| The Stun Gun does not rely on high amperage, or pain, | | | | However, if the bad guy keeps on coming, you are |
| for results. Itis designed to key into the nervous | | | | holding serious stopping power in your hand. |
| system. It interrupts the tiny neurological impulses that | | | | These devices are a very effective non lethal self |
| travel through the whole body to control and direct | | | | defense option. There are many models of on the |
| voluntary muscle movement. When the assailant's | | | | market. Some even resemble cell phones and some |
| neuromuscular system is overwhelmed and controlled | | | | even are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. |
| by the stun gun, instant disorientation and loss of | | | | Regardless of the model you choose, if you don't |
| balance will result. | | | | carry it with you it can't help protect you. It is also very |
| Should the assailant be touching you, the current will | | | | important that you practice with your stun gun to |
| not pass to your body! They are a great personal | | | | become efficient with it. |
| protection device, but you should always be aware | | | | |