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Published: May 7, 2007
In the name of self defense, many people have done many things. Unfortunately, because of school shootings, terrorist activities, and other terrible incidents, it's important to take not only self defense measures, but also be willing to protect someone else should the situation arise. Whatever self defense or protective measure a person uses, it's important to be aware of what's available.
Stun guns are the most commonly used self-defense weapon.
Though stun guns started out as an element of science fiction, they are now readily available weapons. Stun guns use electricity, creating an electric shock. The prongs in stun guns immobilize the attacker using a high number of volts and low amperage, so there is no permanent injury. There are two types of stun guns: the electroshock gun, and directed-energy weapons.
Though many directed-energy weapons are fictional, some are very real and powerful and new kinds of stun guns are being regularly created. Directed-energy weapons send the energy from the carrier to the target. They can use sound, radio, light, particle, or plasma energy, and can cause a wide variety of problems such as death, incapacitation, or disorientation. One lethal example of directed-energy weapons are ray guns, which are designed to kill.
On the other hand, an electroshock gun is used to stop or subdue a person. The electroshock gun and tasers fire projectiles administering electric shocks. The electroshock guns are simply stun guns that use high volts and low amps. The idea is to stop, not kill, the attacker or perpetrator. Like all stun guns, the electroshock gun can be used for self defense or for law enforcement, but it has restrictions. As a result, it's important to know where they it can be legally used.
Tasers are stun guns that were designed and named by Jack Cover in 1969. Police officers often use tasers in an effort to reduce the number of accidental deaths from firearms. Although some civil liberties groups such as Amnesty International feel that tasers should not be used, they are generally considered safer than stun batons and other stun guns or firearms. Tasers use electricity, approximately 500,000 volts, to jolt a perpetrator. Taser stun guns can penetrate through five centimeters of clothing and cover a distance of 6.5 inches. The jolt received from a taser generally will not kill, but simply subdue a person. Though tasers are legal for civilian use in most of the United States, they can be dangerous and though permits are not required, it is wise to know the laws concerning any kind of stun gun usage.
Stun batons are also considered stun guns, though they don't necessarily fire anything. Yet they still use a high number of volts to stop a perpetrator. Stun batons are ideal for security guards because they have a long reach and they leave the assailant dazed and temporarily paralyzed. Different voltage is used depending on the strength of the baton. Some batons have only 300,000 volts, while others have up to 800,000 volts. The shock travels up and down the side of the weapon, so the only place to grab it without the risk of shock is the handle. They even work a few inches away (up to six), so that the perpetrator won't be able to grab it and remove it from the hands of the security guard. Again, there are some places that stun batons are not allowed, and it is important to be sure it is not illegal before purchasing one.
Stun guns are important part of our culture's law enforcement and self defense. They are a much safer alternative to standard firearms, and they still protect the public at large. Stun guns are available to most people, though there are certain restrictions. No one wants to have to use a self defense weapon, but it's still a good idea to have one.
Sources:
Electroshock Weapon. Wikipedia. Answers.com. 2007. Answers Corporation. 29 April 2007.
http://www.answers.com/topic/electroshock-weapon
Directed-Energy Weapon. Wikipedia. Answers.com. 2007. Answers Corporation. 6 May 2007.
http://www.answers.com/topic/directed-energy-wea pons
Stun Baton. TBO-Tech Self Defense Products. 2007. 29 April 2007.
http://www.tbotech.com/stunbaton.htm
Stun Gun. Wikipedia. Answers.com. 2007. Answers Corporation. 29 April 2007.
http://www.answers.com/topic/stun-gun-1
Stun Guns. TBO-Tech Self Defense Products. 2007. 29 April 2007.
http://www.tbotech.com/stun-guns.htm
Taser Devices and Other Electro-Shock Weapons. Municipal Research and Services Center
of Washington. April 2007. MRSC. 29 April 2007.
http://www.mrsc.org/Subjects/PubSafe/weapons/Stu nGuns.aspx
Taser FAQS. CBC News Online. 8 Aug. 2005. CBC.ca. 6 May 2007.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/tasers/
Stun guns are the most commonly used self-defense weapon.
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Though many directed-energy weapons are fictional, some are very real and powerful and new kinds of stun guns are being regularly created. Directed-energy weapons send the energy from the carrier to the target. They can use sound, radio, light, particle, or plasma energy, and can cause a wide variety of problems such as death, incapacitation, or disorientation. One lethal example of directed-energy weapons are ray guns, which are designed to kill.
On the other hand, an electroshock gun is used to stop or subdue a person. The electroshock gun and tasers fire projectiles administering electric shocks. The electroshock guns are simply stun guns that use high volts and low amps. The idea is to stop, not kill, the attacker or perpetrator. Like all stun guns, the electroshock gun can be used for self defense or for law enforcement, but it has restrictions. As a result, it's important to know where they it can be legally used.
Tasers are stun guns that were designed and named by Jack Cover in 1969. Police officers often use tasers in an effort to reduce the number of accidental deaths from firearms. Although some civil liberties groups such as Amnesty International feel that tasers should not be used, they are generally considered safer than stun batons and other stun guns or firearms. Tasers use electricity, approximately 500,000 volts, to jolt a perpetrator. Taser stun guns can penetrate through five centimeters of clothing and cover a distance of 6.5 inches. The jolt received from a taser generally will not kill, but simply subdue a person. Though tasers are legal for civilian use in most of the United States, they can be dangerous and though permits are not required, it is wise to know the laws concerning any kind of stun gun usage.
Stun batons are also considered stun guns, though they don't necessarily fire anything. Yet they still use a high number of volts to stop a perpetrator. Stun batons are ideal for security guards because they have a long reach and they leave the assailant dazed and temporarily paralyzed. Different voltage is used depending on the strength of the baton. Some batons have only 300,000 volts, while others have up to 800,000 volts. The shock travels up and down the side of the weapon, so the only place to grab it without the risk of shock is the handle. They even work a few inches away (up to six), so that the perpetrator won't be able to grab it and remove it from the hands of the security guard. Again, there are some places that stun batons are not allowed, and it is important to be sure it is not illegal before purchasing one.
Stun guns are important part of our culture's law enforcement and self defense. They are a much safer alternative to standard firearms, and they still protect the public at large. Stun guns are available to most people, though there are certain restrictions. No one wants to have to use a self defense weapon, but it's still a good idea to have one.
Sources:
Electroshock Weapon. Wikipedia. Answers.com. 2007. Answers Corporation. 29 April 2007.
http://www.answers.com/topic/electroshock-weapon
Directed-Energy Weapon. Wikipedia. Answers.com. 2007. Answers Corporation. 6 May 2007.
http://www.answers.com/topic/directed-energy-wea pons
Stun Baton. TBO-Tech Self Defense Products. 2007. 29 April 2007.
http://www.tbotech.com/stunbaton.htm
Stun Gun. Wikipedia. Answers.com. 2007. Answers Corporation. 29 April 2007.
http://www.answers.com/topic/stun-gun-1
Stun Guns. TBO-Tech Self Defense Products. 2007. 29 April 2007.
http://www.tbotech.com/stun-guns.htm
Taser Devices and Other Electro-Shock Weapons. Municipal Research and Services Center
of Washington. April 2007. MRSC. 29 April 2007.
http://www.mrsc.org/Subjects/PubSafe/weapons/Stu nGuns.aspx
Taser FAQS. CBC News Online. 8 Aug. 2005. CBC.ca. 6 May 2007.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/tasers/
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