Stun Guns for Women

It was way past midnight and Adrianna was walking down the empty lane, aware of the fact that she was being stalked by a stranger. Nervous, and slightly tired, she started running as fast as she could. The stalker was still after her, his footsteps now following her more rapidly. It was now that it struck her - all she had to do to protect herself was to reach out for the stun gun in her purse and protect herself from the treacherous stranger ....

What exactly is a stun gun and how is it useful for women?

Stun guns are convenient weapon for self-defense commonly used by women. Simply put, a stun gun can be defined as a hand-held electronic device used for self-defense that emits a high-voltage pulse. Although a stun gun can be used by either men or women, recently many stun gun manufacturers have started production of stun guns specifically targeted to women. Due to increasing rate of attacks on women, and the pressing need for a self-defense weapon for women - stun guns have come up as an effective self-defense tool for women.

How exactly do I use the stun gun to protect myself?

In order to use a stun gun, hold the electrodes firmly against an attacker, target an area that is harder and slower to move like the upper shoulder and fire. In order to stun the attacker completely the stun gun must be continuously applied for a few seconds the time may vary from person to person but generally ranges between 3-5 seconds.

How does a stun gun work exactly- how does it help to immobilize/stun a person?

In case of an attack, all you have to do is fire the stun gun. When you fire the stun gun, the stun gun emits a high voltage impulse, which is transferred into the attacker’s muscles. The stun gun is designed directly affect the nervous system as its voltage is transferred, the muscles work very rapidly which exhausts the blood sugar by converting it into lactic acid all in just seconds. This rapid energy loss makes it difficult for the attacker to move and function. In addition to this, tiny neurological impulses that direct the muscle movement are interrupted causing loss of balance and leaving the attacker in a passive condition for a few minutes.

Is a stun gun completely safe for me to use - are there any chances of the voltage impulse affecting me while I am using a stun gun?

A stun gun will cause no harm to the person who is using it since the electrical shock that is emitted will not pass from the person being stunned to the person doing the stunning. The effect of the stun gun is localized only in the affected area and does not pass through the body. Also make note of the fact that even if you or the attacker is wet or standing in water, you will not get the electric current. Remember that even if the attacker is touching you, there is no way the current will pass to you.

How safe is it to use a stun gun – Can a stun gun kill a person?

If you are using a standard legally certified stun gun, then you should know that you can only immobilize the attacker for several minutes with the help of a stun gun which will not cause any permanent damage to the attacker. Although after being stunned the attacker’s neuromuscular system is affected the effect on the functioning of the heart or any other vital organ is insignificant. However the time for recovery can vary from person to person and can be anywhere between five to fifteen minutes.

What does the law say about stun guns- are stun guns legal in my area?

Stun guns or any other kinds of stun devices are restricted in some areas in several countries. Hence, before buying a stun device you will have to ensure that their usage is legal in your area. In case the law in your area doesn't permit the usage of stun guns, then you will have to look for alternative ways of self defense.

What else - are there any alternatives to a stun gun?

Pepper sprays can be an appropriate substitute for stun guns. However, one of the major disadvantages of using a pepper spray is the fact that its effectiveness can be altered by the weather conditions like wind or rain. In case you are too hesitant about using any sort of weapon, you can even master some form of the martial arts like karate, or kick-boxing.