Traveling Force

Despite recent negative attention towards tasers in the media, they remain an effective tool of self-defense. They are fast, effective, and offer a safer alternative for the persons carrying them.

"Stun Guns" gained much popularity for several reasons. Not only are they non-lethal methods of incapacitating an attacker, they can be "fired," just as a gun and can hit a target often as far away as twenty feet. Stun Guns have achieved a notability of their own even though they are similar to the standard stun gun.

There are two electrodes at the front of the taser that shoot out once the trigger is pulled. These electrodes have small barbs on the end that will latch onto an attacker’s clothing and deliver the jolt.

Standard Stun Guns operate on standard batteries easily purchased at any retailer. They are designed to be around the same size as a stun gun and you can use them at a distance as opposed to direct contact.

Some Stunguns are designed to track the time and usage. Some designs give authorities information on where the gun was fired. There are even stun guns that feature dual electrodes. If you miss the first shot, they function just as a regular stun gun.

Tasers ans Stun Guns are commonly used today by police personnel and offer a non-lethal method of calming an escalating situation that might endanger others. The overall design of a taser/Stun Gun gun has evolved through the years. Many are now equipped with digital or identification means so any attacker will be identifiable at a later time.

One of the disadvantages of a taser or stun gun is they can only be fired once. Tasers are made with a compressed gas cartridge. This is what forces the electrodes out when the trigger is pushed. After a firing, the electrodes will need to be rewound and a new cartridge inserted.

A taser will have an effect similar to the stun gun. A jolt of electricity is sent into an attacker’s body and, as a result, disables them from attacking you. The energy sent from a taster attacks the nervous system. The impact is not reported to be painful, but it does disable.

As with any self-defense mechanism, you should always carefully examine any documentation and retain it for later reference. Proper storage and use should also be a concern. Never store a taser or any other defense item within the reach of children, pets, or out in the open where someone else may take it.

You should also check to see if instruction is available in your area for the care and maintenance of your product. Many stores specializing in self-defense products will employ individuals who are knowledgeable and trained in the specifications and requirements for operating these items.