The principle of operation of stun guns for most people consists in pressing a special key and following this discharge of current, which sends a person into unconsciousness for several minutes. In fact, the device and mechanism of action of such devices is somewhat different. The review left by each individual stun gun of the one who already used it will help to figure out which models are most suitable for self-defense and what parameters are worth paying attention to.
Bit of theory
The power of the selected stun gun depends on the voltage and current strength. For this reason, high output voltage indicators are not always a guarantee of self-defense efficiency - such devices, as a rule, can only frighten with a bright spark and loud crack, no more.
About the stun gun, the review often contains information that the voltage of the device, depending on the model, varies from 50 to 200 kilovolts. Its value should be sufficient to bring the electric discharge to the body.
Specifications
The shocker must have the following parameters:
- Cause pain that persists for a long time after the end of the exposure of the device. Such an effect incapacitates the enemy and prevents him from attacking again.
- Exposure to electric current leads to muscle cramps and subsequent paralysis.
- Decreased reaction rate, loss of orientation, probable loss of consciousness.
Degree of defeat
When choosing a stun gun, you need to pay attention to its level of damage. In practice, the effect of the shocker may vary depending on certain circumstances.
In a review about a stun gun, an ordinary user indicates that the effect provided by the device depends on the amount of clothing worn by a person. For a current, a fur coat or cotton T-shirt will not become an obstacle, unlike a leather jacket and an additional layer of things.
The effectiveness of the shocker depends on the pain threshold of the person and the portability of the charge. For example, an attacker weighing 60–65 kg will quickly knock down the stun gun, while an opponent is several times harder to only inflame and anger.
The nervous state also affects the effectiveness of the shocker: if the person to whom the device is used has drug or alcohol intoxication or an adrenaline rush into the blood, then the shocker may not work or may not have the desired effect.
How to choose a stun gun
Self-defense experts and ordinary users about such a device as a stun gun leave positive reviews, but they all agree on one thing: when choosing and buying, you should not pay attention to sellers' advice, as they are interested in selling the most expensive model.
Before buying, the seller must provide a technical passport and a quality certificate of the stun gun. All information about it is indicated in these documents.
The stun gun "Wasp" 1101
"Wasp" 1101 - a second-class stun gun, released in 2013. A distinctive feature of the stun gun is a metal high-strength housing, so that the device can be used as a shock force - break glass or stun the criminal.
Judging by the positive reviews about the Osa 1101 flashlight-stun gun, it surpasses many of its analogues in terms of parameters and the effect it exerts. The requirements for modern protection devices are fully complied with by the manufacturer of the Osa paralyzer. At the same time, the device has an affordable price.
The benefits of the shocker "Wasp" 1101
- Disorient the attacker for a long period of time.
- Built - in LED flashlight. Its power is enough to illuminate a large area. It can also be used to blind an attacker.
- Simplicity and ease of operation. Even a child can take advantage of a shocker.
- The compact size and light weight allow you to carry the Osa 1101 stun gun in your pocket.
- Power consuming battery. A full battery charge is enough for battery life for several months.
Stun gun "Phantom" 2.0
One of the most popular paralysis models manufactured by the American company WEI-SHI. Korean counterparts can also be found on the market.
According to reviews of the improved Phantom 2.0 stun gun, the following advantages of the device can be distinguished:
- Compact size and light weight.
- Superior design.
- High strength aluminum housing.
- Optics with integrated lens and strobe with three operating modes.
- Range of a light beam of a lamp - 500 meters.
- High capacity removable lithium battery.
- The ability to charge both from the vehicle’s onboard network and from a standard 220 volt network.
Users also note the following disadvantages in reviews of the improved Phantom 2.0 stun gun:
- Requires regular charging.
- High price.
- Low resistance to moisture.
- The probability of running into a fake.
Despite the shortcomings, the Phantom 2.0 stun gun has good efficiency: the attacker does not recover after 30 minutes.
Stun gun "Wasp" 916
"Wasp" 916 - a compact stunner related to devices of the first class of protection. It is equipped with a bright flashlight and a high-strength case with convenient finger recesses. During operation, it emits a loud crack, which allows the use of a shocker against animals.
Judging by the reviews about the Osa 916 stun gun, users note the following advantages:
- Large diameter electrodes with high throughput, which increases the power of current shock.
- Long discharge arc due to widely spaced electrodes.
- High impact resistant housing.
- The power of the charge generated by the stun gun is enough to incapacitate a person of any complexion and mass, even while intoxicated or intoxicated.
- Power consuming battery. A full battery charge is enough for 800 shots. In offline mode, the device works for 16 weeks.
- The kit comes with a fabric cover in which you can store the device.
The stun gun TW 10
Users in reviews of the TW 10 stun gun note that the device has a loud and unpleasant siren, a powerful discharge and an additional flashlight.
The benefits of a shocker:
- Fuse that prevents accidental button presses.
- Ergonomic and comfortable shape of the case, so the stunner fits comfortably in your hand.
- Rechargeable batteries are used as batteries.
- After the discharge, the residual voltage is not focused on the electrodes.
- Maximum effect thanks to 4 stud contacts.
- Protection from animals.
- The presence of a loud siren.
- Terrible appearance and large dimensions.
The stun gun "Lightning" 1311
The shocker "Lightning" 1311 is made in a metal high-strength case with a built-in LED-lamp, working in three modes: strobe and two brightness modes. It is possible to change the lamp beam from point to wide angle thanks to the ZOOM function.
The category of the Lightning shocker 1311 is divided into three types by duration: short, medium and long. In order to scare off the attacker and provide muscle contraction, it is enough to use a short discharge. A prolonged loss of consciousness or a shock state from the impact of a stun gun (a review, almost everyone contains information that even an average discharge lasting 1 to 3 seconds causes severe pain, convulsions, loss of orientation) is achieved using a prolonged discharge. 10 seconds are enough to bring a person out of balance for a long time.
In reviews of the Lightning stun gun 1311, users note that the retractable electrodes allow you to carry the stun gun with you without fear that it will be confiscated.
The stun gun "Wasp" 1108
The shocker "Wasp" 1108 Metal is one of the most powerful paralyzers. The voltage generated by its electrodes is enough to disable the attacker. The discharge is accompanied by a loud bang, so that the shocker can be used as a means of self-defense against animals.
The Osa stun gun 1108 is made in the form of a baton from high-strength waterproof metal. The length of the stun gun is 270 mm. The stun gun is equipped with a 100W flashlight, an energy-consuming battery and a fuse that protects against accidental button presses. The maximum voltage generated by the Osa stun gun 1108 Metal, according to reviews, can break through a layer of clothing with a thickness of 53 mm and disable the attacker.