Difference Between Stun Guns and TASER Devices Part 2 - Stun Guns Analysis
Stun Guns
Stun guns do not fire any sort of projectile. Stun guns depend on pain compliance and operate by causing extreme discomfort to the sensory nervous system nerves, which are near the skin's surface. The painful deterrent can be overcome by people under the influence of drugs and alcohol, by concentrated mental focus, or by people who are emotionally disturbed.
How to Use a Stun Gun
For the best effect, apply the stun gun on areas with a high concentration of nerves near the surface area, like the neck, stomach, and hips. They do, however, come in an amazing array of shapes and sizes, including look-alikes such as cell phones, pens, and flashlights. The one thing they all have in common is that they must be used in contact with the assailant.
Even though the stun gun is an "up close and personal" type of non lethal weapon, it can be test-fired before the attacker actually reaches you. According to many of our customers and also to police officers, the twin deterrents of seeing an electrical current passing between the probes, along with hearing the loud, crackling noise, have been enough to scare off many a bad guy before he gets close enough to do any damage.
Practically speaking, the bad guy has to be a lot closer to you than if you were able to fire a TASER at him. Despite the distance consideration, stun guns do pack a powerful punch and are capable of stopping a big attacker. With enough power, the voltage can interfere with the assailant's muscle control.
How Stun Guns Work
For all its power, high voltage in a stun gun is still safe to handle. A good example is to think of a stun gun like a water gun. If low current is like water, then voltage would be like water under pressure. Water squirted from a regular water gun is no problem. When water is directed from a high pressure water hose, like the fire department uses, it's enough to break up an angry mob - but it's still just water. Higher voltage equals greater effectiveness in a shorter time.
Conclusion
Stun guns literally "stun" the target with a high level of electronic stimulation and cause a lot of pain. However, individuals who are affected by alcohol or drugs may not be stopped. Others who are highly trained and capable of significant mental focusing may not be affected either. NMI systems use a more intense electrical waveform to cause muscle contractions and to override the nervous system. The result is that NMI weapons not only stun the target but they also cause physical incapacitation. Either stun guns or Tasers will get the job done when used properly. No matter which one you prefer, it is definitely better than being empty handed when an attacker is standing in front of you.
