Now that society is slowly becoming a breeding ground for random crimes and attacks, there is nothing more important than being able to take care of ourselves and our family. To do that, you must be equipped with the knowledge on how to defend yourself in moments of being attacked. Carrying self-defense devices has proven to be one of the most effective methods of protecting yourself from attackers, especially if you know how to efficiently use your chosen device.
A stun gun is a non-lethal electro-shock device that uses electricity to immobilize an attacker and temporarily incapacitate them. It works to disrupt the brain’s communication with the muscular and nervous systems, causing the muscles to work all at once and in a state of confusion. When this happens, your attacker will lose balance and control. He could drop to the ground and you can immediately run away and call for help.
Stun gun is one of the most effective and easy to use self-defense items that you can take with you wherever you go, according of course to the laws of your state. Street crimes are more common today, the victims are left dead or seriously injured and they do not and will not exclude you. With this device, you have the option to survive. When buying one, there are several factors to consider: your state’s laws regarding its use, the size of the gun, and the voltage, among others. Let’s talk about voltage.
Most people would say that the higher the voltage, the more powerful your device will be. That is true in most cases. If a weapon has a higher voltage, it can cause more immediate pain at the point of contact and can work a little faster to subdue your attacker. Also, a higher wattage weapon will make a far superior and intimidating crackling sound that will scare off an attacker more often than not.
However, the voltage a stun gun transmits is not essentially the most important aspect in determining whether or not a device is effective. An 80,000 volt gun can be just as effective as a 4.5 million volt gun, as long as you know how to properly use your device. The delivery is just as important (or even more important) than the voltage itself. Even if you have in your hand the highest voltage weapon ever known to mankind, it won’t generate a positive result if you don’t know how to use it. To be effective, you need to know which part of the body is most vulnerable and will be most affected. Remember that a lower voltage device with a better firing pattern may be more successful than a higher voltage device misdirected.
Stun guns will work in your favor if you know the concept behind them and their proper use. Constant practice usually does the trick. And most importantly, don’t panic. It would be very difficult, especially if the attacker uses the element of surprise, but there is no need to fear. After all, you have one of the best weapons at hand.
