| When it comes to self defense, few devices are as | | | | In addition to LED lights, many stun guns also |
| effective, or have such immediate results as, a stun | | | | incorporate strong flashlights or telescopic self |
| gun. The purpose of a stun device is to disable an | | | | defense batons. Stun flashlights offer a convenient |
| assailant, giving you time to get away from a | | | | source of light in addition to the ability to efficiently |
| dangerous situation. There are many different | | | | incapacitate an attacker. Telescopic batons attached |
| companies currently producing stun devices, and | | | | to stun devices allow the user to fight back with an |
| many different types of stun guns. Here are a few | | | | extended reach. They are particularly popular with |
| of the most popular: | | | | security guards and those who frequently come into |
| Although TASER devices are usually classified | | | | contact with animals. |
| separately from stun guns, TASER models can be | | | | The cell phone stun gun is designed to look exactly |
| used not only from a distance, but also when next to | | | | like a real cell phone, down to the buttons and even |
| the assailant, pressed against the attacker's skin like | | | | the display screen. This disguised weapon gives you |
| a stun gun. These are among the most well-known | | | | the elements of surprise, with 900,000 to 950,000 |
| electric devices used to subdue an attacker. One | | | | volts of power. Cellphone stun devices provide |
| major benefit of a TASER device over a typical stun | | | | discreet protection; they are available in multiple |
| gun is that it can also be used at a distance, because | | | | colors, including pink and orange, and can be carried in |
| it fires probes on wires to deliver the electric shock | | | | a leather holster designed to look just like the case |
| rather than relying on probes attached directly to the | | | | you would use to carry an actual cellphone. |
| device. | | | | SABRE stun guns are brought to you by the same |
| The Runt is one of the most popular brands. This mini | | | | company behind SABRE self defense sprays, some |
| stun gun is very powerful, and easily concealed in a | | | | of the most effective pepper sprays available today. |
| purse or pocket due to its small size, approximately 3 | | | | The line of SABRE stun weapons, including 6 |
| 1/2 inches by 2 inches by 1 inch. It can also be worn | | | | different models, range from 120,000 to 500,000 |
| like a pager. Its 350,000 to 950,000 volts of power is | | | | volts, including a 500,000 volt stun baton. SABRE is |
| more than enough to temporarily disable any | | | | known for safe yet effective devices that are easy |
| opponent. The rechargeable version of the 950,000 | | | | to use. |
| volt Runt will save money on batteries. | | | | Streetwise stun guns are packed with features, such |
| Small Fry stun device, is another popular brand of mini | | | | as a bright electric current passing between the |
| stun gun, it has 1,000,000 volts of power, and yet is | | | | prongs to create an intimidating electrical sound, |
| small enough to be concealed inside a cigarette pack. | | | | often enough to stop an attacker even without |
| Many Small Fry models also include a bright LED light | | | | discharging the unit. Streetwise units also include a |
| to illuminate the area. When shined into your | | | | loud audible alarm, wrist strap, and holster, and come |
| attacker's eyes, the light is so bright that it can cause | | | | in models ranging from 200,000 to 1,000,000 volts. |
| temporary blindness and disorientation. | | | | |