Stun Gun Effectiveness

Stun gun is a battery operated gadget that transfers high voltage to the attacker’s body. Although, the voltage is high but the amperage is so low that it does not cause any serious damage to the person. Stun guns are technically designed similar to tasers.

To make it work, you have to touch the prongs of the stun gun into the assailant’s body. It takes 2-3 seconds to work after which the person starts losing his/her balance and becomes temporarily paralyzed. He cannot move his body and feels devoid of all the energy. Actually, stun guns affect the nervous system of the body. Stun gun causes muscle contraction and a slight pain. It leaves the attacker in a mentally confused and disoriented state. However, stun guns are not harmful to the vital organs: heart and brain of the body.

The efficiency of stun guns depends on its volt. For example, if one stun gun is 70,000 volt and the other 90,000 volt, both will act with same intensity but the later will take lesser time to act. Stun guns come in various range of voltages: up to thousands of volts, but that is not for civilians rather law enforcement agencies use these to catch and subdue criminals.

Stun gun’s effectiveness as a non-lethal self defense gadget cannot be questioned. Stun gun is in use by civilians over 3 decades now. It is widely used by people and come in interesting shapes and models - mobile phone, beeper, flashlight, wrist strap and so on.

Here Are 5 Reasons Why Stun Guns Are Effective:

• Stun guns are non-lethal self defense weapon.
• Stun guns temporarily disable the assailant and stop him/her from harming you further.
• Stun guns leave the assailant disabled, giving you enough time to escape.
• Stun guns do not transfer the shock to you even if you are touching the assailant’s body.
• Stun guns come in convenient shapes and sizes making it easy to carry and use.

However, in order to ensure that the stun gun works effectively, we need to take a few precautions:

• Charge the battery of the stun gun on a regular basis. If the stun gun is discharged, it will induce no reaction on the assailant.
• Buy the shape that suits your need. For example, if you want to keep it always handy then buy one with belt strap which can be fitted in your belt.
• Buy the size that can fit properly in your bag. If you are a women travelling alone then you should buy a small size that can fit in your purse.
• It’s better to keep more than 1 model each for different situation and requirement.
• Check the legality of stun guns in your state. Some states in US do not allow these gadgets for general use.