The primary application of the taser gun is defense. You can own one, just like you can own a pepper spray, if your country allows. Because criminals may wear eye protection (thinking that possible victims have pepper sprays), the stun gun may be better. It can immobilize the criminal long enough for you to seek help or run away.

The tazer shoots electrodes that are wired (conductive wiring) to the main unit. Compressed nitrogen charges are used for electrode propelling. The air cartridge is disposable, for one-time use: containing a pair of electrodes and propellant for a single shot. The electrodes are pointed barbs so that thick clothing will be vulnerable to penetration. Neuromuscular incapacitation of the target disallows control of the muscles temporarily. When the electricity dissipates, the target will regain muscle control.

The taser gun has better deployment range than those used by the police: batons, pepper spray or empty hand. Maintaining safe distance decreases the danger of physical offense. Also, less damage is inflicted upon the perpetrator, because the taser gun only immobilizes temporarily. In apprehending suspected criminals, the use of force may be required, but the safety of the suspect should not be forgotten at the expense of the arrest.

Knowing how the stun gun works (by electric power) will let you know that the gun is not a toy. The gun must be out of reach to children. Some stun guns look like toys and so kids may mistake these as toy weapons when in fact they can incapacitate themselves with it. Hiding guns in locations that are inaccessible to the children would be favorable. Stun guns are not to be carried around school as well. Felony may be charged against a student who brings the gun to school and shows it off.

The gun may not be used for extreme sports. Purchasing guns by individuals is allowable in some countries, but only for the purpose of self-defense, as legislated in countries that permit personal purchase. Abuse of usage is thus punishable by law.

The gun is supposedly a non-lethal weapon, although cardiac deaths and injuries have resulted to various lawsuits charged against such use and against the manufacturing companies.To those who have it, such as the police and some civilians, the recommended target is but the chest area. The gun can throw off 50000 volts, and so targeting the chest may pose danger to cardiac arrest even though manufacturing companies has denied it being deadly.

Although it is a useful tool for self-defense, some states have prohibited the use of taser by civilians. Irresponsible use of a weapon that can cause harm is believed to be an issue regarding the legality of taser ownership. Also an issue is its non-lethality as manufacturers so claim. Most states in America allow however the possession of taser guns for self-defense.

Even though muscular incapacitation is temporary, other effects that may be inflicted upon a target are marks, wounds, scars due to the barb that may directly hit the skin. Hitting the eyes can of course damage vision (although a pen is capable of the same, but is legal anywhere). Electric stimulation may also cause seizures. Also, it can impair the ability of a person to breathe, so you must avoid the chest area.

Common sense is the most responsible method of stun gun usage.

Cori N. Baker enjoys writing for Beststungun.com which sells tasers and tazer guns as well as a host of additional products.

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Author Bio: Cori N. Baker enjoys writing for Beststungun.com which sells tasers and tazer guns as well as a host of additional products.

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