| A stun gun delivers an electric charge to the | | | | incapacitation. The brain is unable to control the |
| recipient, the voltage of which varies between | | | | muscular system, incapacitating the recipient of the |
| 200,000 and 1,000,000 depending on the model. | | | | charge. Although tasers, like stun guns, are legal in |
| These self defense products are short range | | | | most regions, there is more controversy surrounding |
| weapons and the charge must be applied directly to | | | | the legality of tasers. There have been hundreds of |
| an attacker in order to be effective. When you | | | | deaths and serious injuries resulting from repeated |
| shock someone with a stun gun, they will lose control | | | | taser shocks. |
| of their muscles and become temporarily | | | | Choosing a self defense stunner that meets your |
| incapacitated for at least 3-5 seconds. | | | | needs |
| This self defense weapon works by directly targeting | | | | With many models well under $100, stun guns are an |
| the nervous system and over working the recipient's | | | | affordable option for budget-minded individuals. They |
| muscles, causing them to temporarily lose muscle | | | | are also small and easily disguised as other objects, |
| control. Stun guns are not lethal and will not seriously | | | | an advantage which offers the element of surprise in |
| injure a recipient's heart or organs. Although a few | | | | an attack situation. Many people choose stun guns |
| regions prohibit stun guns, they are legal in most | | | | when they are looking to stay on a budget as |
| areas. Stun guns are also available in portable designs | | | | features like concealment and portability are their |
| that are easily concealed or disguised as other | | | | priorities. |
| common objects like pens or lipstick dispensers. | | | | Tasers are more expensive than stun guns and are |
| A taser deploys a pair of electrodes which can | | | | far larger, making them difficult to conceal in a |
| penetrate clothing to deliver an electrical charge of | | | | pocket or the palm of one's hand. However, what |
| 50,000 volts at up to 18 watts. A taser shock can be | | | | tasers lack in affordability and concealing ability, is |
| deployed from a distance of fifteen feet and will | | | | made up for its effectiveness. Many people choose |
| continue to shock the assailant for up to thirty | | | | tasers because of their long range abilities as well as |
| seconds. A recipient of a taser shock will be | | | | their increased effects on an attacker. No matter |
| incapacitated as long as the electricity is flowing. | | | | what product you choose, make sure you do all your |
| Tasers work by targeting both the nervous system | | | | safety homework. Soon you will be ready to start |
| and the muscular system, known as neuromuscular | | | | carrying your own self defense weapon. |