The Differences Between Stun Guns and a TASER
We often read headlines in the news about a police officer using a stun gun on someone. Very often, in fact most of the time, the headline is wrong. The officer probably used a TASER device on a suspect and not a stun gun. The terms “stun gun” and “TASER” have almost become interchangeable.
When you are thinking about buying a self defense weapon for personal protection more than likely you will consider buying a stun gun or TASER. They are both effective but there are substantial differences between the two. Knowing what the differences are will help guide you when you make your self defense weapon choice. You will be able to choose the one that best meets your needs.
When a stun gun is used for self defense it is very effective in stopping an attacker about 85% of the time. Sometimes, if an attacker is is really high from drug use the effects might not be enough to disable him. The voltage of the stun gun is a factor also. If the stun gun has a low voltage it will not be as effective as quickly as a higher voltage unit. When a TASER is used for self defense purposes the attacker will be disabled along the same lines as if they had been shot with a 9mm gun. Almost 100% of the time a TASER will disable an assailant without causing any permanent damage.
When you use a stun gun it can transmit from 200,000 to over 1,000,000 volts of energy into the body. It works by using from 7-14 watts also. When a TASER is used it can transmit 50,000 volts but with up to’ watts of electricity. The wattage makes the biggest difference with the effectiveness of the TASER. Stun guns are designed to send the electrical signals into the body and affect the nervous system. The difference with a TASER is that it is designed to affect both the nervous system and the muscular skeletal system, which is more effective.
Another difference is the distance between you and an attacker that must be considered in order to use your self defense weapon. With a stun gun you must be touching an attacker whereas with a TASER you can keep about 15 feet between you and the aggressor. It is nice to have that extra space.
On an economic scale, the TASER is probably at least three to five times more expensive than a good, high quality, stun gun. You can purchase a very good stun gun for under $100. Expect to pay at least triple that amount for a TASER. A TASER tends to be THE most effective self defense weapon available today.
At one time the size difference between a TASER and a stun gun was dramatic. It was not unusual to see stun guns about 10 inches tall and look bulky! That has all changed today. Most stun guns are available in a wide range of sizes. From around 3 inches in height to about 9 inches. The TASER International company offers two models of the TASER to civilians. They are the TASER C2 and the TASER X26C. The X26c resembles a regular handgun and is held as such. The C2 is small, fits in the palm of your hand and does not look like a self defense weapon.
When choosing your personal protection product remember these differences. TASER equals almost 100% effectiveness while the stun gun gives you about 85%. Price – expect to pay much more for a TASER then you will pay for a stun gun, at least triple the cost. You can keep your distance from an attacker when using a TASER. Up to about 15 feet. With the stun gun you have to get up close and personal with an attacker and discharge the stun gun while it is touching them.
Both stun guns and TASERs are effective, worthwhile, self defense weapons. Whichever one you choose will help protect you when needed.
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