| Two of the most powerful and effective self | | | | a big possibility that a stun gun will not work on an |
| defense devices in this day and age are the TASER | | | | attacker who is under the influence of drugs and |
| device and the stun gun. Both are non lethal | | | | alcohol since he may be able to tolerate pain. |
| electroshock weapons which adapts the high-current, | | | | A TASER device affects not only the nervous and |
| low-voltage electrical discharge technology. This | | | | muscular system of the body but also the motor |
| device dispenses electric shock designed to disrupt | | | | system. This renders the attacker momentarily |
| the body's nervous system thus preventing an | | | | incapacitated. It disrupts the brain's ability to control |
| attack. Although the stun gun and the TASER device | | | | the muscles in the body creating an instantaneous |
| have the same concept, they differ in a lot of ways. | | | | powerlessness not based on pain and which cannot |
| Range and Distance | | | | be overcome. |
| If you have to use your stun gun, you need to be | | | | Usage |
| within striking distance of the attacker. You have to | | | | The stun gun has continuous charges when being |
| press the gun against the attacker's body and hold | | | | used which means that you can stun the attacker |
| the trigger so you can pass the electric charge. | | | | for as many times as you want depending on the |
| On the other hand, a TASER device can be used and | | | | gravity of the situation. |
| is very effective even from a distance of 15 to 20 | | | | A TASER device is for single use only. Once you |
| ft. | | | | utilized it, you need to reload the propellant by buying |
| Effects on the attacker's body | | | | a new cartridge. |
| The electric discharge from a stun gun affects the | | | | Despite their differences, both the stun gun and a |
| nervous system of the attacker, creating muscle | | | | TASER device are effective devices for self-defense |
| spasms in the process. This decreases his energy | | | | and personal protection. Carrying either of these two |
| making him too weak to continue with the attack. | | | | is better than being empty handed in danger of being |
| However, the effect is dependent on pain so there is | | | | attacked. |