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Eddie Toledo
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By Eddie Toledo
Published on 02/25/2010
 
The world today can be a very unsafe place One look at the news headlines or TV news will strike fear into the most courageous person

The world today can be a very unsafe place. One look at the news headlines or TV news will strike fear into the most courageous person. Women especially feel the effects of this fear and worry that they may be unprepared if attacked.

Those worries can be put to rest by purchasing a stun gun. They come is all shapes and sizes. These products produce a temporary electrical current that can momentarily paralyze the muscles of the attacker. This shock can cause intense pain and muscle contractions.

Electroshock weapon technology uses a temporary high-voltage low-current electrical discharge to override the body's muscle-triggering mechanisms. The recipient is immobilized via two metal probes connected via metal wires to the electroshock device.

The recipient feels pain, and can be momentarily paralyzed while an electric current is being applied. It is reported that applying electroshock devices to more sensitive parts of the body is even more painful.

The maximum effective areas for stun gun usage are upper shoulder, below the rib cage, and the upper hip. High voltages are used, but because most devices use a high frequency alternating current, the skin effect prevents a lethal amount of current from traveling into the body. The resulting 'shock' is caused by muscles twitching uncontrollably, appearing as muscle spasms.

The internal circuits of most electroshock weapons are fairly simple, based on either an oscillator, resonant circuit, and step-up transformer or a diode-capacitor voltage multiplier to achieve the continuous, direct, or alternating high-voltage discharge.

It may be powered by one or more batteries depending on manufacturer and model. The output voltages without external "load" (which would be the target's body) are claimed to be in the range of 50 kV up to 1000 kV, with the most common being in the 200 to 300 kV range.

However, since air has a dielectric breakdown (Emax) of 3000 kV/m, it is clear that the spacing of the electrodes will not permit the upper range of claimed voltages (900 kV representing a minimum electrode spacing of about 30 cm).

The output current upon contact with the target will depend on various factors such as target's resistance, skin type, moisture, bodily salinity, clothing, the electroshock weapon's internal circuitry, discharge waveform, and battery conditions.

Manufacturers' instructions and manuals shipped with the products state that a half-second shock duration will cause intense pain and muscle contractions, startling most people greatly.

Two to three seconds will often cause the subject to become dazed and drop to the ground, and over three seconds will usually completely disorient and drop an attacker for at least several seconds.

The assailant can be rendered dazed and disoriented for up to fifteen minutes. This can give the victim enough time to get away and get help. Although buying one may be intimidating to some women. A variety of models exist that actually make them look attractive.

There are actually cell phone type ones to buy in black or hot pink. These models look just like regular cell phones. These are rechargeable and plug right into the wall. No batteries or cords are required. It includes 4 LED lights and a leather holster.

With a million volts this is the stun gun to buy for practical and safety use. The lipstick model is also very girl friendly. It even has a flashlight built into it. Men will never expect defense by lipstick! The flashlight stun pen is also a good stun gun to buy. This model is very compact and also has an LED flashlight.

Don’t let the simplicity of this design fool you. This is one of the world’s strongest stun pens. At 950,000 volts this can put an attacker down for 7 minutes. Stun batons contain a light and a very powerful 100 db alarm. This alarm can scare off would be attackers without ever having to use the stun feature. At 850,000 volts, this baton is unlike anything on the market.

Basic palm sized ones are also available in black and hot pink. These have over a million volts and deliver the maximum charge available on the market today. Whether you choose to buy the basic model or a more discreet model, a stun gun will give you the protection and safety that you desire.

Don’t wait until a situation arises that makes you wish you had protection. Buy a stun gun for family members also. It will help give peace of mind.