Stun Gun is Becoming More Popular With Women

In Kansas City, MO, women are starting to include a stun gun as part of an essential wardrobe. Criminals such as the Waldo rapist have caused women in the city to rethink their objections to the weapon.

With a clear preference to stun guns over handguns, women have found that the weapon not only provides a significant measure of protection but a boost of confidence as well. Well disguised as cell phones, cigarette packages or other accessories, stun guns have another added advantage.

If you "make a mistake, you’re not actually killing somebody with it," declares a local gun storeowner.

More Time to Get Away
Because the stun gun delivers a strong shock that can be transmitted even through most clothing, a potential victim gains between 60-90 seconds to get away from a would-be attacker. Experts recommend that if you do feel threatened you use the weapon, drop it, and then run for safety.

Personal Safety First
Generally considered a safe weapon for self-defense, there have been extremely rare cases when someone under the influence of drugs or with a previous heart condition have died from the use of a stun gun. Still, considering that a woman is only likely to discharge a stun gun when feeling threatened, the risk is justified. Few people report any long-term effects from a stun gun incident.

Accessorize for Action
The newest stun guns are not only much smaller than their erstwhile counterparts, they come in fashionable colors. Light and small, they come in a variety of styles as well. While some models require direct contact, it is best to keep a potential attacker at a distance by using a gun that shoots out contacts.

For women who travel alone, want the added protection of a weapon without a lethal result, stun guns are the perfect choice.