| Stun Guns are non-lethal electronic devices that use | | | | The user can safely touch the stunned person. As the |
| high voltage electric charges to temporarily disable an | | | | amperage of electric charges is low, the device does |
| attacker. Stun Guns function on one or two 9-volt | | | | not cause any permanent damage or serious injury to |
| batteries and have a voltage of 85,000 to 625,000 | | | | the attacker. But the effectiveness depends on |
| volts. | | | | several factors such as gun model, voltage rate, the |
| Stun guns are held firmly in hand and pressed against | | | | physical nature of the attacker, and the time interval |
| the muscular area of the attacker, which may be the | | | | the gun is in contact. |
| thigh, shoulder, or buttocks. The high voltage electric | | | | A standard handheld stun gun, the Taser gun, and the |
| charges interact with the electrical impulses of the | | | | liquid stun gun are the three popular types of stun guns. |
| body, leading to over-exertion of the muscles. The | | | | Cell phone models are the latest development in stun |
| attacker's blood sugar is rapidly converted into lactic | | | | gun industry, though they are not as widespread as |
| acid and the neurological impulses get interrupted. | | | | the earlier, more traditional models. |
| Generally, if the user continues the device contact for | | | | Stun guns can defend against multiple assailants. |
| a quarter of a second, intense pain and contraction of | | | | Security agencies and police departments commonly |
| the muscles are the results. If this continues for two or | | | | use them. Stun guns are ideal safety devices for |
| three seconds, the assailant becomes stunned, | | | | people who require protection. |
| disoriented, loses balance and muscle control. He | | | | The use of stun guns is restricted in some states and |
| immediately falls to the ground and the shock lasts for | | | | cities, so it is advisable to check whether it is legal |
| a period of 10 to 15 minutes. | | | | before carrying or using such devices. |