| We often read headlines in the news about a police | | | | muscular skeletal system, which is more effective. |
| officer using a stun gun on someone. Very often, in | | | | One thing to keep in mind is that when you use a |
| fact most of the time, the headline is wrong. The | | | | stun gun you must hold it directly to the attacker's |
| officer probably used a TASER device on a suspect | | | | body. This forces you to get that close to the |
| and not a stun gun. The terms "stun gun" and | | | | person and risk harm. When a TASER is used it can |
| "TASER" have almost become interchangeable. | | | | be used while you are standing up to 15 to 21 feet |
| There are many differences between stun guns and | | | | away from the attacker. |
| a TASER that you should be aware of if you are | | | | Stun guns are relatively inexpensive and can usually |
| looking for personal protection devices for self | | | | be purchased for under $100. They can be found in |
| defense. Most people think that a TASER and stun | | | | many different sizes and models. TASERs cost at |
| guns are the same thing, but they are not. Knowing | | | | least several hundred dollars and come in several |
| the differences will help you make a wise decision on | | | | different styles. You can purchase TASER with laser |
| which device is right for your personal protection. | | | | sights, flashlights, and more. They are the most |
| Stun guns are effective approximately 85% of the | | | | effective way to disable a person without causing |
| time when they are used against attackers. When | | | | them permanent damage or killing them. |
| there are people who are high on drugs or just very | | | | Size is another difference with TASERs and stun |
| aggressive the effect may not be as good at all. | | | | guns. Stun guns can be tiny and as small as 3 inches |
| Especially if the stun gun is of a lower voltage. A | | | | so it fits in your hand and is easily hidden. Other stun |
| TASER has an effectiveness of almost 100% and | | | | guns may be up to 9 inches tall. Some models of |
| you will never have to worry if you will be able to | | | | TASERs are the size of normal handguns and you will |
| put the attacker to the ground or not. The | | | | hold them as a handgun and even pull a trigger as a |
| incapacitation rate of a TASER is higher than even a | | | | handgun. The newer C2 TASERs fit more easily into |
| 9mm handgun and you aren't even hurting the person | | | | your hand and do not look like a gun at all. |
| permanently as you would with the 9mm bullet. | | | | There are many differences between TASERs and |
| When you use a stun gun it can transmit from | | | | stun guns. One thing to keep in mind is how effective |
| 200,000 to over 1,000,000 volts of energy into the | | | | the personal protection device is that you want to |
| body. It works by using from 7-14 watts also. When | | | | use for self defense. A TASER is almost 100% |
| a TASER is used it can transmit 50,000 volts but | | | | effective and you don't even have to be standing up |
| with up to 18 watts of electricity. The wattage | | | | close and personal next to the person for it to work |
| makes the biggest difference with the effectiveness | | | | well. You can disable a person with both devices and |
| of the TASER. Stun guns are designed to send the | | | | have time to get away. |
| electrical signals into the body and affect the nervous | | | | When you buy either a stun gun or a TASER you will |
| system. The difference with a TASER is that it is | | | | surely reduce your chances of becoming a victim. |
| designed to affect both the nervous system and the | | | | |