A Stunning Solution to Self-Defense?

By:Steve Lane

Stun guns are a popular method of self-defense and are incredibly portable. Individuals concerned with protecting themselves can carry stun guns in a variety of methods and many such guns are camouflaged to appear like something altogether different.

Stun guns can give the carrier a sense of security, but that should never be an isolated assurance. You should always know where the exits and entrances are in buildings you frequent. If you have a long commute to school or work, always know where gas stations and stores are located. If your car has trouble during the drive, always try to get your vehicle off the main road and into the parking lot of a public facility. This will ensure that others are around.

If you regularly travel through dark areas or streets, be sure to also carry a cellular telephone and, if you see a stranger in need of help, stop at the nearest public area and let the authorities know. Do not stop unless there are other people around who are not involved with the automobile.

Handled properly and responsibly, a stun gun can give you an extra source of protection that you may not otherwise have. Many good designs are implemented to serve as an accessory of sorts. Often stun guns are found on key chains or other device that is attached to something bigger. This serves a dual purpose. If you device should accidentally slip from your hand, it will not fall into the hands of another person.

Stun guns are always compact in size and have been compared to the bulk of a flashlight. They use standard batteries and can have an impact from around 20,000 volts all the way to an astounding 150,000 volts. They are designed to render an attacker without controlled bodily functions for a brief period of time.

This temporary loss of movement is ideal for many, in that it is temporary, and gives a potential victim time to flee the vicinity and locate help. Stun guns can be concealed and carried in small areas. One model of a stun gun is the size of a writing pen, but can deliver a jolt of 150,000 volts.

Stun guns have a consistent design with one end of the device always featuring duel electrodes. The electric shock takes place when the electrodes are blocked. The energy will then attempt to route itself through the blockage, thus producing the effect or, stun.

Stun guns are often linked to cattle prods, but the two differ greatly in strength and purpose. Cattle prods are devices used by livestock owners to force the animal to do something. Prods deliver a painful shock. Stun guns deliver a shock, but it is not designed to inflict pain. A stun gun is devised to shock the attacker into falling. As they recover from the shock, you have time to escape.

The stun affects the nervous system of an attacker and makes voluntary movement impossible for the duration of the shock. Research will provide you with key information if you are in the market for a stun gun. You can cross-check voltage measurements, styles, and decide what option best suits your needs.

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Steve Lane is an expert in the field of self defense, home security and crime prevention and operates an online business Self Defense Shop. Visit his store to learn some ways you can protect yourself and your loved ones from crime at http://www.laneselfdefense.com

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