STUN GUN FAQ
What is a stun gun?
A stun gun is a high-power electroshock self-defense device. A stun gun is hand held, and is applied by touching the electrodes to an assailant. The strong electrical signal disrupts the nerves that control muscles, and can cause intense pain.
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Are stun guns and Tasers the same thing?
No. While a stun gun is a contact or remote-contact weapon produced by any company on the market, the Taser is a specific brand and is a projectile weapon that shoots small barbed darts using a charge of compressed nitrogen. The darts are connected to the “gun” by wires (15 feet long for “civilian” versions, 35 feet for law enforcement Tasers). Tasers are much more expensive than stun guns, and each cartridge can cost up to $40. A stun gun can be used 100s of times on a single charge.
How do I get one?
Depending on your country or state of residence, the rules may differ. To buy a stun gun in Russia a legal adult needs to only provide his passport and his device will be entered into the stun gun sales book.
How much voltage does a stun gun need in order to be effective?
Voltage isn`t the only important parameter, but the effective civilian stun gun in Russia has 90 kV voltage and 3 W power. Police models have higher parameters, but need to be used more responsibly.
Do they need batteries?
The cheap ones do. Better quality stun guns use internal rechargeable lithium-polymer batteries. “Bargain” stun guns often use inferior rechargeable batteries that do not hold a charge over time. Better quality devices will hold a charge for a long time.
Does the stun gun have to contact bare skin to be effective?
No, but clothing reduces the effectiveness of the stun gun. The more layers, the greater reduction. The best transfer of energy is through direct skin contact, however in a defensive situation, you have to take what you can get. Desorienting the attacker with the first discharge you can aim better and apply the stun gun to his torso, neck or groin — the most effective areas.
Where is the best place to stick a stun gun on an attacker?
The short answer is, “Anywhere you can”. When stuff goes bad, it usually goes bad really fast. You won’t be able to play a methodical game of Pin The Tail On The Donkey, so if you can poke somebody anyplace, do it.
With that said, a stun gun causes violent uncontrollable muscle contractions so it’s better to hit a big muscle group than an extremity. The chest, upper shoulder, back, stomach, hip, thighs, and groin area are effective points of contact. The face and neck are effective and painful targets as well.
