Self defense products like stun guns are becoming increasingly popular as more and more people realize that they must be prepared to defend themselves against violent situations like muggings, rape, or burglaries. Before purchasing any self defense device, make sure it is legal to carry in your area. Before purchasing a stun gun, also be sure that you know what exactly it is and how to use it. After all, it does no good to purchase a self defense device if you would be too afraid to use it when the time comes.
Stun guns are handheld, battery operated devices, usually with a 9 volt battery. They are shaped roughly like a cell phone or flashlight. When pressed against your attacker’s skin, the stun gun sends a jolt of electricity through them, disabling them immediately but without long lasting effects. In just a few seconds, your attacker will lose his balance and fall to the ground, where he will be unable to move his muscles for five to ten minutes, plenty of time for you to escape the situation. Though stun guns seem like they would be lethal due to their voltage, sometimes up to 2.5 million volts, the amperage is low, so they do not cause permanent damage.
Stun guns are very effective, as long as they are used correctly. Luckily, it is pretty easy to use a stun gun. There are two prongs at the end of the device. By pressing the two prongs against your attacker and pressing the button on the other end of the stun gun, the electrical current will pass through the prongs and into your attacker’s body.
The electrical current of a stun gun will pass through clothing, so you need not worry about directly contacting the skin. Still, there are some parts of the body that are better to contact than others, if you want maximum effectiveness. Aim for the rib cage, upper hips, and shoulders. In fact, anywhere on the torso should fully disable your attacker. If you contact only an arm or leg, there is a possibility that the electric charge will only disable that limb, rather than the attacker’s full body.
Try to keep the stun gun prongs against the attacker for 4 5 seconds. This can feel like forever when you’re being attacked, but it’s your best chance to be sure your attacker goes down and stays down. The higher the voltage, the less time required. High voltage stun guns may only require 2 3 seconds, to fully disable the target. Don’t worry about the assailant touching you while the stun gun is applied; the electric current will not pass to you. Once the stun gun is no longer pressed against the attacker, stop pressing the button. Using your stun gun in the air for long periods of time may damage it.
Even without actually using the stun gun against your attacker, it may be effective at stopping the attack. Hold up your stun gun; once activated, the crackling noise and blue sparks may be enough to keep the attacker at bay. However, be prepared for the attacker to come at you despite this display; remember that they may be armed, and they are looking for a fight.
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