When it comes to a weapon intended for personal security, safety and protection, a lot of people for a stun gun because its small, easy to conceal and undeniably effective. These things are all true but this does not mean that you can just get one without carefully thinking about your decision. Before you actually purchase such device, you should be completely aware of what is capable of doing, how it works and how to use it. In this way, you won’t be surprised when you already have the actual device on hand. In addition, there is also a need for you to check if using/carrying the device is legal in your place and some other restrictions.

As its name suggests, a stun gun is gun-like weapon that is really intended for self defense purposes. It operates using the power from a battery and it produces a certain amount of electricity. Electricity in general is not really harmful to a human’s body in contrary what almost all people think. Yes, electricity can be harmful to the body but when it is only in a small amount, it is definitely harmless. Your body actually needs a small dose of electricity everyday to do anything that you want to do. Moving forward, the electricity that device is able to produce is intended to disrupt the communication system of the target. Once stunned, the target automatically becomes immobilized, disoriented and incapacitated but after a couple of minutes, its effect will eventually wear off. The main reason why the electricity from the device does not cause permanent harm/damage to the target is the fact that the electrical charge is only high-voltage and not in amperage. In other words, it’s more of the pressure and not the intensity.

After knowing how the device really works and what is capable of doing, the next thing that you should know is how to use the device. Unlike real guns and other types of firearms, there is no need for you go through proper training on how to use the device. And you do not need to secure any license or permit to carry the device. You just have to read the instruction manual/guide that comes with the device or simply ask some assistance from the store representative. You just have to remember that most stun guns only work when you are in direct contact with the target regardless if you are going to aim it on any parts of his body. Even if the target is wearing several layers of clothes, you can still count on its effectiveness.

And of course, if you really want to get one of such device, you have to make sure that it is not prohibited in the state where you are in. You should be aware that there are some states that do not allow the use of this device. This means that if you are going to carry one, you may have to the consequences of not following the rules and regulations. Lastly, once you already have the device, you should make sure that you are using it properly to avoid any accidents.

Author Bio: Cori N. Baker enjoys writing for Beststungun.com which sells stun gun and stun batons as well as a host of additional products.

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