The popularity of a stun gun has been on the rise since the 90s and for the right reasons. These electroshock weapons can be the only thing (lipstick, pen, flashlight) between you and bodily harm. This is why a stun gun is available in so many diverse designs. No matter which shape you opt for, a stun gun is an easy to carry, easy to conceal self defense weapon that can unload enough non-lethal damage to save your wallet or your life or both. A stun gun works by using a human skin (your attacker) as a conductor between its electrodes. As the electric charge passes through the skin, it mingles with nervous system circuitry of a person and causes the muscles to overwork leading to spasms. Without spilling a single drop of blood, a stun gun can render a person immobile, leaving him stunned as to what hit him. Now you know how a stun gun works, but what are the various options you can enjoy within the variety of stun guns available and how it affects the result of a stun gun attack? Let's find out. The Stunning Power of a Stun Gun Since most law enforcement officials are allowed to carry a stun gun with a voltage limit of around 50 000 V, there is no way an ordinary citizen can surpass that limit. Most stun guns available in the market will have the capacity to discharge up to 30 000 Volts or less. The way a stun gun works and its ultimate capacity to wreak damage depends not so much on the high voltage it claims to inject your attacker with, but with a low amperage that accompanies those volts. Together this charge has the power to produce a number of non-lethal effects on the receiver of a stun gun. Anything from a dizziness to complete immobilization is possible, depending upon the duration of contact and consistency of that contact. Most stun gun veterans believe a charge of 0.5 microcoulombs is enough to cause the pain they will stumble your attacker. A charge of 1microcoulums is really sufficient to cause intolerable pain. So if you are buying a stun gun, make sure it can produce charge anywhere between these two ranges and you will be good to go. But before you think you are now fully ready to unleash the inner ninja inside you, some practical considerations need to be kept in mind regarding your stun gun. How to Use a Stun Gun Having purchased a stun gun isn't the end of the game here. You need to know how to use a stun gun for your defense to administer as much damage upon the attacker as possible. First thing you need to decide is where to keep the stun gun. You just can store it inside its packaging once you have unboxed it. Your stun gun needs to be within arm's reach because an attacker doesn't come calling. A glove compartment or a closet aren't the most accessible places when you are faced with a person emerging out of the blue. Your handbag, your packet or anywhere inside your clothing are ideal places to carry your stun gun. All stun guns are designed to be the most comfortable carry around objects. Whether it is a lipstick stun gun, or a flashlight stun gun, ensure that it is within your reach at all times. You need to ensure your stun is fully charged or has a working battery. There is nothing more disappointing than carrying a self defense weapon which gives out at the last minute. Make sure to charge your stun gun whenever you are going out and have spare batteries in case the existing battery becomes faulty and you don't have time to buy new ones. Next, when you encounter a situation where you feel the necessity to use your stun gun, try to plunge the gun into a broad set of muscles because these are easily accessible and will give you more roam to work with. Chest, hip, shoulder or neck are ideal places to deploy a stun gun. If you try to keep the stun gun in contact for as long as possible (5 seconds ideally), arms and legs aren't a good choice. Limbs are easy to move and your attacker can easily disarm you by swinging your stun gun away from your hand. If the situation looks like it can come under control with just a flash and sound of a stun gun, then try to use the flash and sound button on the stun gun first. The blasting sound of a surging electric charge together with a blinding flash is enough to throw back any person with malicious intent. If however, the situation escalates to a point where you need to use the activation switch on the stun gun, do it while keeping firm hold on your stun gun. Try to prolong the contact time between skin and stun gun and escape as soon as you see a person becoming disoriented. Don't buy the stun gun design that you know you can't carry around easily. If you think a pen stun gun is a good option, go with that. However, if you don't have pockets then a pen stun gun will be difficult to retrieve from your clunky handbag. In that case, try using a lipstick or a flashlight stun gun. These stun guns are large enough to be held firmly and small enough to be hidden from suspicious eyes. If you want a stun gun that is built not to raise eyebrows, go with a mini stun gun that is so inconspicuous that even you will forget you are carrying one. Final Thoughts Never think twice before prioritizing your defense and taking actions to guarantee your safety. Owning a stun gun will go a long way in securing your sense of confidence by keeling you armed for self defense purposes. Read Also: Two Ways to Use A Walking Cane
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