Crime and Stun Gun Use, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

There is no doubt that people use good things in bad ways. This includes products designed for self defense and protection. It seems as if news programs are filled with stories of violent attacks.

Boynton Beach police are looking for a woman who made the news with her stun gun. She entered a Walgreens pharmacy, shopped for greeting cards, and then approached an employee who was busy vacuuming. Apparently, she pulled out a lug nut wrench as well as a stun gun.

Kay Lynn Koss, the 31 year old woman wielding the stun gun, walked away with around $400. The unsuspecting Walgreens employee had little choice but to turn over the money. Koss was no stranger to the police who had responded to a call at the motel room where she was living. She was identified out of a photo array by the Walgreens employee. At the time the story was released Koss was still on the run.

It is important to know how to defend yourself. This could mean a self defense class on how to use your choice of self defense weapon such as a taser, pepper spray or stun gun. Along with becoming confident in the use of these items you can learn tips and tricks on how to defend yourself if you encounter someone using them on you.

There is no doubt that people will choose to use violence to get what they want. It is our responsibility to do our best to defend ourselves. Be smart and stay safe.