| There are many things to consider for personal | | | | length of the shock. It also depends on the |
| safety and protection. One inexpensive option | | | | amount of voltage applied. You may have as long |
| may be a stun gun. There are several reasons to | | | | as fifteen minutes to escape danger, in some |
| consider them. | | | | cases. A short shock may cause someone to |
| Self-defense: In many cases, you will repel an | | | | become disoriented. They may also become |
| attacker with electric shock. Properly used, a stun | | | | confused. This can give you time to get away. |
| gun can render an attacker, incapacitated for a | | | | Different types |
| while. Stun guns come in a variety of sizes, colors | | | | Higher voltage: Some guns will have nearly three |
| and shapes, they release an effective electric | | | | million volts of power. In some cases, you may |
| shock, when you touch the victim. | | | | need the extra voltage. You may want greater |
| Safety: When you use a stun gun, it is a non-lethal | | | | certainty or stopping power. You may need to |
| choice for self-defense. They are not made to | | | | penetrate clothing or a jacket. This may increase |
| take lives. The shock does not permanently injure | | | | your odds of success. |
| the victim. Electricity draws evenly into the body. | | | | Cell phones: You can buy a stun gun that looks |
| It is also not at lethal levels. This helps to prevent | | | | like a cell phone. No one will know unless up close. |
| serious injury. Sometimes, weapons can get into | | | | This could make it a more effective weapon. The |
| the wrong hands. It will also keep accidental | | | | less prepared an attacker is, the greater your |
| discharges from hurting or maiming. | | | | chance for escape. An attacker may not be |
| Weapons of convenience: It is easier to obtain a | | | | concerned about someone with a cell phone. You |
| stun gun, than more lethal weapons like firearms. | | | | can also find some with a built in flashlight. |
| You will not have to wait days until you receive | | | | Guns with light: You can buy a stun gun that is |
| one. There is no specialized certification or training | | | | also a flashlight. This gives you a multipurpose tool |
| required. They are legal to carry in many states. | | | | to carry with you. You can get flashlight guns that |
| You get several uses without recharging. This can | | | | are small enough to conceal in your hand. Some |
| be important if you face a situation where you | | | | are very big and cast a strong beam of light. You |
| may need to employ it several times. To | | | | can also find flashlight guns that have a personal |
| recharge them, you may only need to plug them | | | | alarm. This lends added safety to the weapon. |
| into an electrical receptacle. Others may require | | | | Conclusion |
| common, easy to find, batteries. To use these | | | | Stun guns offer a great variety in personal |
| weapons, you point and discharge. Some weapons | | | | protection and personal safety. They are not |
| like sprays, require you to target the eyes or | | | | expensive. You may be able to repel or disable an |
| nose. A stun gun gives you a greater chance of | | | | attacker. Some come with other features like |
| using it, in a short amount of time. | | | | flashlights and alarms. They are legal to carry in |
| Stopping power: You may bring an attacker down | | | | many state. |
| suddenly with a shock. This will depend on the | | | | |