What You Need To Know About Stun Guns

Stun guns are used by law enforcement, security85,000 volts to 900,000. In general higher powered units
agencies, and citizens desiring protection againstwill disable an attacker more quickly than a lowered
attack. They have been proven to be excellentpowered one. That said, the method of delivery and
defensive devices as they have incredible stoppingthe actual amperage of the device will affect the
power and yet remain non-lethal. Stun guns are legal inapplied force. Stun guns typically use a 9 volt alkaline
all but a few states and no license or permit is requiredbattery. Larger higher powered guns use several 9
to carry it. It is considered reasonable force to resistvolt batteries. Mini-stun guns use a 3 volt lithium battery
attack and can be carried concealed or unconcealed.for high power in a very small unit.
Stun guns are electrical devices designed to give aThe different types of stun guns
non-lethal electrical jolt to an assailant. The prongs atThe only limit to stun gun configurations are the
the end of a stun gun must be applied directly to themanufacturers' imaginations. The last three are stealth
assailant. While the voltage is high, the amperage is lowmodels when you want to be covert.
thereby avoiding personal injury. The electrical charge* Straight head standard models
will pass through clothing. The charge will not go* Curved head stand models
through you if the assailant touches you. Like pepper* Mini-stun guns
spray, the device is designed to temporarily disable an* Cell phone stun gun
attacker and provide enough time for you to call police* Flashlight stun guns (flashlight and stun gun!)
or simply flee. The stun gun is designed to key into the* Stun pens and lipsticks
nervous system. It dumps its energy into the musclesSTATES WHERE STUN GUNS ARE RESTRICTED:
at a high pulse frequency that makes the musclesHAWAII
work very rapidly, but not efficiently. This rapid workMASSACHUSETTS
cycle depletes blood sugar by converting it to lacticMICHIGAN
acid, all in just seconds. The resulting energy lossNEW JERSEY
makes it difficult to move and function. At the sameNEW YORK
time, the tiny neurological impulses that travelRHODE ISLAND
throughout the body to direct muscle movement areWISCONSIN
interrupted. This causes disorientation and loss ofCITIES WHERE STUN GUNS ARE RESTRICTED:
balance and muscle control and leaves the attacker inANNAPOLIS, MD,
a passive and confused condition for several minutes.BALTIMORE, MD,
Although the shock is quite painful, there is noBALTIMORE COUNTY, MD,
significant effect on the heart and other organs.HOWARD COUNTY, MD,
Stun guns are designed to be 100% effective evenCHICAGO, IL,
through typical clothing. The trunk of a person is theDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
best place to administer the effect. Arms and legs arePHILADELPHIA
OK but not as disabling. A half second contact will stunStuns guns are illegal in Washington D.C.
an attacker. A one or two second blast will causeCOUNTRIES THAT RESTRICT STUN GUNS:
disorientation. In an actual attack, you'll want to use theAUSTRALIA,
stun gun until your assailant drops to the ground orBELGIUM,
runs away. This will depend upon the assailant and theCANADA,
stun gun's strength. Once immobilized, it only takes fiveDENMARK,
to ten minutes for full recovery. Don't linger. You haveHONG KONG,
just minutes to run from your assailant and/ or call theINDIA (POLICE USE ONLY),
police. In addition to its physical effect, the stun gun canITALY,
serve as an effective psychological intimidator. WhenJAPAN,
the device is first engaged it sends a charge ofNEW ZEALAND,
electricity crackling between the two test probes justNORWAY,
below the shock probes. The sight of this blue arcSWEDEN,
sparking and the sound of the live electrical currentSWITZERLAND,
flow may cause the assailant to flee the scene.UNITED KINGDOM
How much voltage is enough?Check your own state or locality for possible
You can buy stun guns with voltages ranging fromrestrictions.