Why Stun Guns Are Increasing In Popularity As Self Defense Items

Stun guns have been around since the 1930s in one form or another

. Believe it or not, they started off as cattle prods. They have been used by law enforcement for dozens of years as an effective means of controlling or subduing the bad guys. They have been available to the civilian community for about 20 years or so. But in the last five years, they have really started to increase in popularity.

Part of the reason for that is because they have become smaller, more powerful and easy to conceal while maintaining a low price tag. It is not uncommon to see a stun gun that can be smaller than the palm of your hand that produces 2,000,000 volts or more for less than $40. Some are cleverly disguised as cell phones or camera cell phones.

The fact that they were used by law enforcement for so many years and still are is a great testament to how effective they are. Stun guns power, small hand-held devices that have two prongs on one end. When applied to an assailant for 3 to 5 seconds the pulsed current causes the body to work very rapidly those depleting it of glucose or blood sugars needed to supply the body with energy.

It also interrupts the microscopic neurological stimulus that controls muscle movement. The results are disorientation and loss of balance.

The result is the assailant will be incapacitated for 5 to 10 minutes, leaving you plenty of time to get away and seek help. No long-lasting damage is done to the assailant.

I always advise when you feel threatened to show the stun gun and warn 'back off.' "From a distance the crackling noise alone and blue sparks that stun guns give off when activated may be enough to keep attackers at bay."

Smaller, more powerful, cheap, easy to hide and conceal-all great reasons why stun guns are increasing in popularity. When are you getting one?

If you think crime can only happen to the other guy you are wrong. The "other guy" is thinking the same thing and to him you are that "other guy". There is a reason why they call it self defense. You have to protect yourself, your family, your home and business!!

Chances are if you are reading this that crime has touched your life in some way or you consider yourself at risk. Take the next step and do something to protect yourself! Your life and safety is worth far more than the cost of home security device.

If you are in the market for a self defense product look for quality, effectiveness, and a biggie-LEGALITY. Stun guns and tasers are not legal in some states. Check with your local police department first before you get one.

by: Jack Krohn

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