How To Choose A Stun Gun

With more and more people choosing to arm themselves for
personal protection, the sales of stun guns have
skyrocketed.

Most people are either not allowed to carry a concealed
weapon or are not comfortable carrying a gun on their
person so they opt for a safer but reliable way to fend off
unwanted attackers.

First off check your local laws. In some cities and states,
possessing a stun gun is either prohibited or restricted.

Know what you are allowed to buy and carry before you do
so. It will save you a lot of hassle in the end if you do
have to use your stun gun against an attacker.

Next you will need to know what to look for in a stun gun.
Something that is effective but not lethal.

The voltage will be the next issue. In general you want a
stun gun with a minimum of 180,000 volts, but to increase
your chances of taking down an attacker, here is where more
is better comes into play.

The effectiveness depends on the attackers clothing, if
they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or are
having psychotic episodes.

There are numerous models to choose from when selecting a
stun gun. Most are priced from fifty dollars to about
seventy-five dollars.

They can weigh anywhere from a few ounces to over a pound,
and use between one and three 9-volt batteries normally.
They even make stun guns now that look like cellular phones
and flashlights.