| Stun guns are part of a fast-growing group of | | | | effective. |
| products used for self defense. They are great for | | | | 5. They range from $30 to as high as $90. Most are in |
| self defense for women and senior self defense. The | | | | the $30-$60 price range. |
| stun gun is nothing more than a hand-held device with | | | | 6. Unlike pepper sprays, which have a range of up to |
| two or more prongs on one end that conduct an | | | | 25 feet a stun tool must be physically applied to an |
| electrical charge. | | | | assailant to be effective. |
| When applied to an assailant for as little as 3 to 5 | | | | 7. It is easy to use with usually nothing more than a |
| seconds the electrical charge basically short-circuits | | | | safety switch to be turned off and a trigger to be |
| the body and causes it to over work depleting it of all | | | | pressed. |
| blood sugars needed for energy. | | | | 8. Some stun devices are rechargeable but most are |
| The assailant can do little more than curl up in a ball. | | | | battery operated. |
| Too bad! | | | | 9. They are illegal in some states. |
| Before you buy a stun gun here are some things you | | | | 10. And finally some stun tools are disguised which |
| should know about them | | | | gives you an added advantage in a tactical situation of |
| 1. Like all self defense products they are just meant to | | | | surprise. |
| give you time to get away from a dangerous situation. | | | | Follow these tips before you buy a stun gun and you |
| 2. A stunning device will incapacitate an assailant for 5 | | | | will be in a much better position to choose the one that |
| to 10 minutes. | | | | is right for you. There are literally thousands to choose |
| 3. No long-lasting damage is done. | | | | from. |
| 4. Like pepper sprays, stun guns are on average 86% | | | | When are you getting one? |