WHY WOMEN SHOULD CARRY STUN GUNS

Stun guns are widely carried self-defense products that are popular with women who wish to have some protection from attackers. There are many small self-defense products on the market that can be used on an assailant, but one of the most disabling to a potential attacker is the stun gun. Just a few seconds of contact with a stun gun can leave an assailant unable to stand or move.   

Stun guns require no special training to learn to use them properly. They are less expensive than guns and are a more aggressive type of personal protection device than pepper spray. Stun guns are usually small enough to carry in a purse, and some are small enough to tuck into a pocket.

There are many stun guns that work with a wrist strap. This safety device means that the stun gun can’t be used if it is pulled away from the owner’s wrist. This enables a person to carry it without worrying about it being used against them by an attacker.

While some women find it daunting to pull the trigger on a gun, pushing the button on a stun gun doesn’t result in a kickback from the weapon. It’s also less damaging to an assailant, resulting in a non-lethal shock that is usually not permanently harmful.

It only takes coming into contact with the voltage of a stun gun for two seconds before a reaction is caused in the attacker. It can be used on any part of the body and cause the same effect, unlike pepper spray, which must be aimed directly in the face.

Some women use their stun gun as a defense weapon from farther away by pressing the button and letting a potential attacker see the sparks of electricity flow between the contacts. This can help a woman to avoid an unnecessary confrontation without having to actually use the device on the assailant.

With the many types of stun guns on the market, women can choose tiny models that will fit into a clutch purse or larger ones that will deliver more power. Some young women take them to college to prevent dangerous incidents from occurring on campus. They are light enough to be tucked into a backpack or carried on top of a stack of books.

Many women who carry stun guns feel safer about working late at the office or about a commute that can be unpredictable. Having a small weapon to use gives some women peace of mind when they are feeling nervous about their surroundings.

Another reason that many women prefer to use stun guns over using a handgun is that the effects of a stun gun are non-lethal, making them safer to keep in the home. If a family member were to get a hold of a stun gun and use it accidentally, the device would not result in permanent injury or worse. After a few minutes, the person would simply recover from the jolt.