A stun gun is an effective self defense tool that delivers a quick and powerful charge of electricity to an attacker when you need protection. These self dense weapons are a good investment for someone who wants to feel more secure and safe when they are out in public, especially at night or in dangerous areas.
Stun guns are smaller, handheld devices designed for close range self defense. To deliver a shock, you must touch the stun gun’s electrodes directly to an attacker. The shock causes the attacker’s muscles to spasm and momentarily disables them so that you have time to break free and get away to safety. They are easy to conceal in your pocket or purse so that they are easily accessible and within reach when you need it. When you feel threatened, many times shocking a stun gun in the air as a warning will cause a potential attacker to rethink targeting you. No one likes getting shocked so a potential attacker is likely to change his mind and leave you alone.
Stun guns are an affordable self defense option, with prices typically ranging from $20 to $80. They come in many designs including stun flashlights and stun batons, and incorporate different features including LED flashlights, alarms, and safety switches. They are legal to own and carry in most states without a permit, and do not require a background check to purchase. There are some states and cities where they are illegal or require a permit so you should check your state stun gun laws to make sure they are legal in your area.
Below are some basics on how to use a stun gun:
Familiarize yourself with the stun gun before turning it on. Read any information that came with the unit to recognize its features. Locate the ON/OFF switch, safety switch, disable pin wrist strap, trigger, and any other features. Practice holding it to find a comfortable fit for turning it on and using it. DO NOT TOUCH the metal contact probes. Stun guns work by paralyzing the body with high voltage electricity, interrupting communication between the brain and muscles for a short time.
To test the stun device, keep your body and fingers clear of the contact probes. Turn off the safety switch if there is one and press the trigger, an electric charge will fire across the metal contact probes. As long as you hold the trigger, the stun gun will continue to fire. To cease firing, release the trigger. When testing the unit for the first time, it is best to fire in short 1-2 second intervals. After firing, return the safety switch (if there is a safety) and turn OFF the unit, do not touch the contact probes for 5-10 minutes after firing.
To use the stun gun, hold the contact probes firmly against the attacker. The best target areas to aim for are on the neck and torso, particularly the under arm, upper shoulders, groin, and upper hip (below the rib cage). These areas are nerve centers and the electrical current will affect the whole body when struck here, however the stun gun will work when touched to any body part. Hold it against the attacker for 3-5 seconds, maybe longer if the person is large or is continuing to pursue you, this should repell your attacker giving you enough time to get away. If you touch the attacker, the current will not pass back into your body.
It is extremely important to practice using your stun gun device before you carry it with you. When carrying it, keep it in a convenient, easy to access location, or carry it in your hand in situations where you could foresee having to use it to deter an attacker.
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