Using Stun Guns For Self Defense

There are many options for a weapon for self defense. Some people choose to carry deadly weapons. Keep in mind that a deadly weapon carried by you can also become a deadly weapon to be used on you by your attacker if it happens to be taken away from you.

Stun guns are becoming a very popular weapon for personal defense. They are compact and simple to use. They cause no permanent damage to the user or the attacker and can help you get away from a dangerous situation.

Stun guns use low amperage and high voltage to disable an attacker for several minutes. This effect is a temporary diversion and allows you to make your escape from danger. The use of a stun device does not rely on pain to disable the attacker. Instead, it causes the attacker's own body to work against them.

The voltage stored in the gun is transferred into the attacker's muscles. This causes the muscles to respond very fast. This response causes an instant depletion of the attacker's blood sugar by converting it to lactic acid. The attacker is no longer able to produce energy for his muscles; therefore his body is not able to function properly.

The use of a stun gun also interrupts the attacker's neurological impulses. These impulses control voluntary muscle movement so he no longer is able to move. When the attacker's neuromuscular system is interrupted, he loses his balance and falls to the ground.

You may be asking yourself, "What if he has a grip on me?" Even if the attacker has a grip on you or is touching you, the voltage will not be passed to you. The use of a stun gun to defend yourself causes no permanent damage to the target. It simply disables the attacker long enough for you to get away and call for help.

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