Why This Stun Gun is Big On Self Defense
05/26/2009 - Culture
Because law enforcement resources are limited, police just can't do it all. The civilian must step up and assume more responsibility for our own self defense.
A stun gun like any self defense product is meant to give you time to get away from a dangerous situation. They are not meant to injure or maim-they just won't/can't do that.
A stun gun has a trigger and usually two metal prongs that sends an electrical charge of volts to the assailant causing disruption in the body's neurological impulses. This makes the victim lose balance and become confused which disables the assailant for about 3-10 minutes because his blood sugar is depleted allowing the victim enough time to get away and get help.
Recently a customer shared with me a harrowing experience she had using her stun gun. She had a great job working for a federal agency in office complex in Denver. The agency shall go unnamed. They don't allow self defense products at work-long standing policy at least for this agency.
So my customer was very discreet about carrying her stun gun. Some people wear it like a pager using the heavy duty nylon belt loop holster that was included but Sally couldn't do that so she had to hide it in her purse. Good thing it was so small. Ahhh the feds-they know what is best for us, don't they!
Last February Sally was leaving her office complex and was on her way to her car when a man approached from behind and grabbed her around the neck. She had been an avid reader of my stuff and espoused to my philosophy of 'get smart and get a plan'.
I frequently 'preach' about running scenarios of 'what if' situations as a means to practice. That way when the real thing happens you know what to do reflexively. What a concept-it is called PRACTICE-:}
As the assailant was tightening his grip around Sally's neck to force her to let go of her purse, she reached inside her purse grabbed her stun gun, pressed the on switch and jabbed into the bad guys ribs right thru his heavy sweater.
After 4 seconds (it seemed like an eternity to Sally) the bad guy fell to his knees and curled up into a ball. Too bad! Sally went to get help and the rest is history.
Normally I advise a verbal warning like "back off" to a potential assailant while holding up a charging stun gun. Sometimes the sight and sound of a charging stun gun has been known to change many a bad guys' mind. It's like saying 'you really don't want a bite of this do you?'
If you are in the market for a self defense product look for quality, effectiveness, and a biggie-LEGALITY. Stun guns and Tasers are not legal in some states. Check with your local police department first before you get one.
