| "> | | | | effective anywhere you hit the attacker. Stun guns |
| | | | have a similar design. They are usually straight or |
| Stun Guns are carried by ordinary citizens and law | | | | curved and about the size of a flashlight and run on |
| enforcement for protection against personal attacks | | | | ordinary batteries. They are available in a variety of |
| and are legal in MOST states. | | | | voltages and prices. The highest voltage available at |
| Stun Guns By Theresa M. Troolines | | | | this time is 1,500,000. The more voltage the stun gun |
| Many people have seen stun guns in movies and | | | | has, the more quickly and reliable it will be. It may |
| television shows, where the actor uses it to fight off | | | | take more time to be effective if the attacker is |
| their enemies. In real life, they are carried by police | | | | large or the stun gun has a lower voltage. |
| officers, and ordinary citizens to protect themselves | | | | Not every state allows you the right to carry at stun |
| from personal attacks. These devices might look | | | | gun for self defense. Stun guns are restricted in: |
| somewhat scary, but when used, they temporarily | | | | Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New |
| incapacitate the person without causing any long | | | | York, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin, with restrictions in |
| term damage. The stun gun victim will be out of | | | | certain cities. If you are caught with a stun gun, you |
| energy and weak and will allow you time to flee. | | | | may have to pay a fine. |
| In general, when we think of electricity hitting our | | | | Please make sure your state or country allows you |
| body, we usually assume it is deadly, such as when | | | | to possess one legally. Stun guns are perfect for |
| lightning strikes someone. In small amounts, electricity | | | | women and seniors, but also for anyone who worries |
| is harmless. Stun guns consist of a high-voltage, | | | | about being physically overpowered by someone else. |
| low-amperage electrical charge. This means that the | | | | Stun guns are simple to use. Also, they are |
| charge has a lot of pressure, but not as much | | | | convenient to carry and conceal. Stun guns have |
| intensity. When held against the attacker, the charge | | | | continuous charges and will be a very reliable defense |
| passes through their body affecting the | | | | if needed. This might be the time to look into |
| attacker’s nervous system. The charge can | | | | purchasing a stun gun for yourself or someone you |
| even pass through heavy clothing. | | | | know. Everyone can benefit from owning one. |
| The only way this defense can cause damage to the | | | | Knowing you have a powerful defense will make |
| attacker is if held for long periods of time. Since | | | | your everyday life easier. |
| everyone has muscles and nerves, the stun gun is | | | | |