1.
Stun Guns - What are they?
A
stun gun is a hand held, electrical self defense device that
uses high voltage to stop an attacker. Touching a person
with the prongs on the gun quickly immobilizes the attacker by
causing intense pain and loss of muscle control (see "What
are the effects of a stun gun?"). However, because
the amperage is very low, no serious or permanent injury is
inflicted. They are used by police departments, security
agencies, and individuals desiring protection against attack.
They have been proven to be an excellent defensive device as
they have incredible stopping power and yet remain non-lethal.
Typically they operate on one or two 9-volt batteries and range
from 85,000 volts to 625,000 volts.
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2. How is a stun baton different from a stun gun?
Stun
Batons use the same technology as stun guns to immobilize an
aggressor. The electrical discharge that they deliver is
non-lethal, however if you strike the attacker with the stun
baton it may cause serious injury or death in the same manner a
blow with a standard baton might. The stun batons that
protectmefirst.com sell have strips that line the extended end
of the shaft that are charged to prevent the attacker from
grabbing and forcefully removing the stun baton from your hands.
The extended reach of stun batons make them ideal for police
officers and security personnel. However, due to their
size they may be undesirable for some individuals as they do not
fit in a pocket or purse.
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3. Are
stun guns legal to carry where I live?
United
States customers should view our FAQ page before purchasing a
stun guns as they are restricted in some areas.
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4. What are the effects of a stun gun?
The
stun gun is designed to key into the nervous system. It
dumps its energy into the muscles at a high pulse frequency that
makes the muscles work very rapidly, but not very efficiently.
This rapid work cycle depletes blood sugar by converting it into
lactic acid all in just seconds. The resulting energy loss
makes it difficult to move and function. At the same time,
the tiny neurological impulses that travel throughout the body
to direct muscle movement are interrupted. This causes
disorientation and loss of balance, leaving the attacker in a
passive and confused condition for several minutes. Still
there is no significant effect on the heart and other organs.
As
a general rule, a 1/4 second contact will repel and startle the
attacker, giving intense pain and muscle contraction. One
to two seconds will cause intense pain, muscle spasms and a
dazed mental state, this may drop the attacker to the ground.
Over three seconds will cause intense pain, loss of balance,
loss of muscle control, mental confusion and disorientation.
Generally any charge over three seconds will cause the aggressor
to fall to the ground. The aggressor will be unable to
recover for several minutes and effects may last for up to
fifteen minutes.
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5.
Will a stun gun work on those under the influence?
Yes!
Stun guns do indeed work even on those under the influence of
alcohol or narcotics.
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6. If the aggressor is touching me will I be zapped?
No!
Even if the aggressor is physically touching you when you fire
the stun gun into them you can not suffer from a charge
back!
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7.
What does the number of volts mean to me?
The
voltage that a stun gun delivers is not necessarily the
most important variable in whether or not a stun gun is
effective. Although higher voltage can translate into a
more effective stun gun, equally important is the delivery and
the amperage of the charge. A lower voltage stun gun with
a better method of delivery may be more effective then the stun
gun with higher voltage. Every stun device that
protectmefirst.com sell is effective. Where there are
important differences you should be aware of, they are noted in
the description of the item.
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8.
What is Phase-Induction and what importance does it have?
Phase-Induction
refers to the method in which the charge is delivered by the
stun gun. Only Talon brand stun guns use Phase-Induction.
This method of delivering the charge results in faster take down
times and more effective results. It has been said that a
Talon stun gun with Phase-Induction feels like a stun gun
that is 100,000 volts more powerful. Our Talon brand stun
guns come with a Lifetime Warranty.
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9.
Will a stun gun work through clothing?
Absolutely.
Stun guns are designed to be 100% effective even through typical
clothing.
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10.
Can a stun gun be fired multiple times?
Yes.
With a new set of batteries a stun gun can be fired many, many
times. This makes a stun gun an excellent choice for
defending yourself against multiple assailants.
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