subject: What Is The Most Popular Stun Gun? [print this page] Stun guns are simple hand held devices with usually two prongs that conduct electricity usually generated by batteries. Some stun devices are rechargeable. Unlike tasers which use high wattage and relatively low voltage, stunners use high voltage and low wattage. Power ranges from 80,000 to as much as 2.7 million volts.
A three to five second application to the assailant's body causes the body to work super fast basically depleting it of blood sugars making the body unable to move for three to ten minutes. No long term damage is done.
Like all self defense products the purpose is to neutralize the assailant so you can get away and seek help. Pepper sprays, personal alarms, tasers, steel batons and other self defense products all do that.
Stun devices have been used by law enforcement agencies for decades for crowd control. They are part of the 'continuum of force' that law enforcers use. Almost all police officers carry some kind of stun tool on their weapon belt. That is about as good an endorsement for their effectiveness as you can get.
On the civilian side without a doubt the most popular stun gun is the cell phone stun gun. It has 800,000 volts of power in a package that looks just like a cell phone. No one could tell the difference. It has a 100 db alarm, a bright flashlight and the most popular feature is the disabling pin wrist strap. When you wear the wrist strap, if an attacker takes the cell phone from you it disables the stun feature making it impossible to use against you.
It also has a carrying case and a lifetime warranty for only $59.95 making it a "best buy." It is perfect for women's self defense. When are you getting one?
Remember too that all self defense products are meant to give you time to get away from a dangerous situation-nothing more. This self defense tool does it better than most. It is perfect for women and seniors too.
I always advise that if you feel threatened by an assailant point a charging stun gun at him and hold it up for the bad guys to see the flying current and hear the sounds. A 'back off' warning may scare him away when he sees what you have. 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.
If you are in the market for a self defense product look for quality, effectiveness, and a biggie-LEGALITY. Stun guns are not legal in some states. Check with your local police department first before you get one.
