| The Stun Master Telescopic Stun Baton SM-FLEX is | | | | decided snap. Then this switch will activate the stun |
| designed to repel attackers by the touch of the | | | | effect as long as you hold it down. The third switch |
| device on any part of the body. It's in a class of | | | | by your thumb turns on the flashlight in the first |
| self-defense products known as non-lethal deterrents. | | | | position. Push it further and the siren goes off. The |
| The manufacturer claims it will transmit it's shock | | | | flashlight is bright and the siren gives off a very |
| effect through 1/2 inch of clothing. It is rated at | | | | piercing wail. For safety, there is a small plastic set |
| 800,000 volts which puts it at the upper echelon of | | | | piece lying in this switch canal. You must remove this |
| power. These and all other stun devices rely upon | | | | to operate the switch. |
| high voltage to overcome the resistance of the | | | | You collapse the unit by pushing in on the shafts till it |
| human body and low amperage to keep the | | | | seats. It's all very well thought out. That's a good |
| administration safe and the effects temporary. | | | | thing because you don't want to be hampered by a |
| The Stun Master Telescopic Stun Baton is a | | | | poor design when you have to react in a hurry under |
| rechargeable unit that comes with a plug-in | | | | duress. Also noteworthy is the fact that the full |
| re-charger. It also comes with an integrated flashlight | | | | length of the metal rails is electrified. If the attacker |
| and alarm as well as a holster with belt loop. The | | | | tries to grab the Telescopic Stun Baton from you, he |
| manufacturer recommends letting the device run | | | | will be shocked. The shock will not transfer to you if |
| down before re-charging. The unit carries a life-time | | | | the attacker is touching you. |
| warranty. | | | | The included black vinyl holster is a thoughtful |
| The stun baton closed is 12 3/4 inches long. The | | | | addition. The collapsed shaft end goes into the |
| widest part is at the integrated light which is 2 3/4 | | | | holster while a Velcro loop above fastens around the |
| inches across. The circumference of the shaft at its | | | | base of the handle. Because the unit is so light, a |
| base is 5 inches. Fully extended, the baton measures | | | | night watchman or security guard could wear this |
| 21.5 inches. The unit weighs just over one pound. The | | | | around a belt with no discomfort. |
| baton is black with two chrome side rails along the | | | | This is a handsome unit with impressive features. |
| shaft. The expanded telescopic part is in three | | | | Expandable/collapsible stun batons have an advantage |
| sections, each bit smaller so they nestle inside each | | | | over hand held rectangular stun devices. With those |
| other when collapsed. The handle is ridged for a | | | | you must be very close to your attacker to apply |
| positive grip. | | | | the charge. (Hand-helds are typically 6-8 inches tall.) |
| The three controls on the baton are easily accessed | | | | With a maximum range of 21.5 inches and with an |
| when holding it. There is a rocker switch which arms | | | | outstretched arm, you could repel your assailant from |
| and disarms the unit. By your index finger is a ridged | | | | 3 to 4 feet from your body. That's a distinct tactical |
| oval switch which serves double duty. You press this | | | | advantage. |
| to first expand the baton. It expands quickly with a | | | | |