Stun Gun Versus Tasers

Most people assume that there is no differencecramp, however this would be like no cramp you
between a stun gun and a Taser except for thehave ever experienced before and it would occur
name. However, there are a few importantover a larger portion of the body. The effects do
differences between the two.not last long and no permanent damage is done,
For one, stun guns work only on direct contact. Thethough there may be small burn marks or puncture
probes located on the stun gun must be in contactwounds where the unit contacts the skin.
with the assailant's body; while the Taser can beThough there are many differences between a stun
used against an attacker from up to 15 feet awaygun and a Taser, there are some similarities as well.
from the victim. This is done by shooting twoThe way they incapacitate the assailant is similar and
electrical darts up to a range of 15 feet. The dartsthe size and convenience of each is comparable. Both
are still connected to the unit by wires that conductare legal in most all of the United States and do not
the electrical current into the assailant's body whenrequire a license or permit to own or carry.
the trigger is depressed.Both have many obvious benefits and are highly
There are other significant differences between theeffective. On comparison a simple differentia of the
two such as; you only have one shot per cartridgetwo boils down to one shoots and the other one
with the Taser. After using your one shot, the unitdoes not. While this is significant, the most noticeable
can then only be used as a contact device or thedifference may be the cost. A Taser C2 costs up to
cartridge has to be changed. On the other hand, a$350.00 and come with 2 non-reusable cartridges
stun gun can be used as many times as you need it(replacement cartridges cost around $40.00). Most
to and with today's technology, they only require onestun guns are around $50.00 and do not require any
to two seconds or less of contact.kind of cartridges. The only thing that has to replaced
Another difference of note would be that Taser is ais the battery which is a standard alkaline battery.
brand name. They are a publicly traded companyConsidering the very significant difference in price, a
(TASR: Nasdaq) that was founded in Septemberstun gun may be the more reasonable solution for
1993 and is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. Onmost individuals and will provide them with a highly
the other hand, stun guns are manufactured mostlyeffective and powerful self defense too that they
in Asia with the majority being imported from Chinacan afford. However upon a side by side review of
and South Korea.each, the Taser would be the better option due to
Each work similarly by taking a small amount of inputthe fact that it offers two self defense solutions. A
voltage from the battery and increasing the voltagepowerful and proven defense that can be applied
by use of capacitors to construct a large quantity offrom a distance of up to 15 feet ,as well as, a back
output voltage. Although, the output voltage is veryup contact device that can be applied in close
powerful, it is not lethal as it is very low in amperagequarters or after the cartridge is used. With the
(less than 4 milliamps in most cases).added element of a built in laser sight to ensure a
Each incapacitate the assailant in a similar way, whichgood aim, the Taser is the better option for most
is by causing the muscles affected to contractpeople, if cost was not an issue.
painfully ,as well as, disrupting the nervous system.Choosing between the two would certainly be a
During the event, the body is also releasing a largepersonal preference and a financial consideration but
amount of lactic acid into the system. The overalleither one is a highly effective tool used for self
experience can be compared somewhat to getting adefense and may very well save your life.