What are Stun Guns? What Should I know About Them?

A stun gun serves as a self-defense instrument that delivers an electrical charge intended to inflict pain and induce disorientation in an assailant.

Operational Mechanism

Stun guns are portable devices designed to fit comfortably in the hand and are applied directly to the assailant’s body. The electrical discharge can induce muscle contractions and render the attacker incapacitated.

Efficacy

The effectiveness of stun guns is maximized when the user is within close proximity to the assailant.

Power Measurement

The potency of a stun gun is quantified in microcoulombs.

Safety Considerations

Electric shocks have the potential to be fatal by disrupting the respiratory center in the brain, affecting cardiac function, or causing ventricular fibrillation. The recommended first-aid response for individuals experiencing electrical shock is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). +

Distinction Between Stun Guns and TASERs

Stun guns differ from TASERs, which are self-defense devices that project probes delivering electrical currents. TASERs are engineered for use at a distance, although certain models can also function as drive-stun devices.