Stun Guns and Tasers – should you carry one?

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

If you are thinking of carrying one, be aware that stun guns and tasers are not legal in many parts of the United States. So you will have to check with your locality.
Based on manufacturers’ and dealers’ claims, one would think that these devices are remarkably powerful defensive tools, which unfailingly stop assaults. Reality, however, [...]

Stun Guns and Tasers

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Stun guns and tasers are also a well-liked self-defense tool.  Stun guns are hand-held, battery-powered electronic devices designed to deliver an electric shock to an attacker. They are not guns in the traditional sense of the word.  A stun gun has two metal contacts, which need to be pressed against the attacker.
Tasers (also battery-powered) propel [...]