| Are you considering to buy a stun gun to defend | | | | guidelines, and thus exceptions abound: Some women |
| yourself? If so...Are you wondering which model is the | | | | do use regular stun guns as well, without sacrificing |
| best one for you? If the answer to these two | | | | their femininity at all (for instance, women who are |
| questions is affirmative, then you have come to the | | | | physically taller or those who prefer more |
| right place. You don't need to look any further than this | | | | visually-threatening weapons), while some men use |
| three-parts guide, which reviews all the information you | | | | mini stun guns, too (specially those who prefer easier |
| need to arrive at the best decision. | | | | to carry around options: this does not sacrifice their |
| In this first part of our stun gun buyers guide, I will help | | | | masculinity either). The important point to keep in mind |
| you decide which stun gun shape is best for you. Yes: | | | | is to be practical: if you don't pay attention to the |
| The first thing you must decide is whether you want a | | | | shape you choose, you might find it hard to carry your |
| traditional-looking stun gun, a mini stun gun, a cell phone | | | | non lethal weapon around later on, and thus you might |
| stun gun, or a stun baton. Although all of them still fall | | | | be tempted not to use it at all. So be realistic and |
| under the stun gun category, which one you choose | | | | choose wisely before you get yours. |
| must match your particular needs, for very important | | | | That clarified, another shape that stun weapons usually |
| reasons. Read on and you'll see what I mean. | | | | assume is the cell phone stun gun. These non lethal |
| Regular stun guns are generally a better option for | | | | (but still powerful) devices are preferred by both men |
| men. Why? The answer is simple: their size and shape. | | | | and women, specially those who are professionals or |
| Men usually have bigger hands, and thus feel better | | | | students (who need to carry them around in their jobs |
| with stun weapons that are relatively bigger and easier | | | | or in the library, without arousing attention to it). |
| for them to manipulate under stressful circumstances. | | | | Although you can achieve just the same with a mini |
| They also feel less reluctant to carry their non lethal | | | | stun gun or a smaller, regular stun gun (such as the |
| device on a holster attached to their belts. Plus they | | | | "Z-Force 300,000 Volts"), a cell phone weapon offers |
| feel really attracted to more masculine-looking | | | | you the unique advantage of letting you take it out of |
| weapons such as the "Knuckle Blaster 950,000 Volts" | | | | your purse or holster without arousing any suspicion |
| or the "Double Trouble 1.2 Million Volts" (of course, that | | | | that you're getting ready for action (after all, these |
| doesn't mean that gentlemen do not like the remaining | | | | powerful weapons look just like regular cell phones). |
| stun gun models as well). | | | | A word of advice: Take into account that any secured |
| In contrast, most women are generally more | | | | location where you pass through a security checkpoint |
| fashion-oriented, and do not enjoy carrying a relatively | | | | (such as Federal and State buildings) may prohibit |
| bigger stun weapon on a holster attached to their belts. | | | | carrying cell phone stun guns (and stun guns in general). |
| Consequently, traditional-looking stun guns are not | | | | So just because you can fool others into believing that |
| usually their best choice (although some exceptions | | | | you are unarmed doesn't mean that you should. |
| are described below). The importance of this point | | | | Remember to always follow the legal guidelines that |
| cannot be stressed enough: you must be honest with | | | | apply to the state and area you live in. |
| yourself and choose what you're really going to use. A | | | | The last available stun gun shape is the stun baton. |
| big non lethal device will not be of any help if you leave | | | | These non lethal weapons offer you the alternative of |
| it at home, or even if you carry it at the bottom of | | | | defending yourself while keeping some distance |
| your purse: chances are you will find it hard to get it | | | | between you and the aggressor. However, these |
| out fast, specially if you get attacked by surprise. | | | | models are definitively bigger and harder to conceal. |
| Therefore, a better option for women is usually a mini | | | | That's why stun batons are preferred mostly by |
| stun gun (these are small enough to fit inside a | | | | security guards (because of their size), although regular |
| cigarette package!). Because these models are | | | | civilians with special needs also use them as well (for |
| definitively smaller, they fit smaller hands better than | | | | instance, dog walkers and seniors). Stun Flashlights (a |
| regular stun guns. Just in case you were wondering, | | | | combination of a flashlight and a stun gun) are also |
| their smaller size does not compromise their | | | | included within this category (stun batons), and are |
| powerfulness at all: these can be as powerful as | | | | definitively a great option for drivers. |
| regular stun weapons (depending on the voltage you | | | | Well, now you know how to choose between a |
| choose)! Moreover, they are easier to conceal (won't | | | | regular stun gun, a mini stun gun, a cell phone stun gun, |
| spoil your appearance), and easier to carry around | | | | and a stun baton! In part two of this article series, you'll |
| either on a smaller (and less visible) holster or inside | | | | find out how to choose your stun weapon's voltage, |
| your purse's outside pockets (which are more | | | | and that's something you surely don't want to miss. |
| accessible than your purse's insides). | | | | See you then! |
| It must be clarified that these are just general | | | | |