A Comparison of Stun Guns and Pepper Spray

•Stun Gun and Pepper Spray Safety
When purchasing self defense items like stun guns and pepper spray, it is important to learn how to carry and use them safely. Although the media often focuses on the dangers of guns and knives, lesser-known self defense weapons like pepper spray and stun guns can also pose a danger if you are not educated on their use. If you have any questions about their use, ask your local police department; if they do not offer training, they will know where such training is offered. Pepper spray comes in...

•Should You Use a Stun Gun on an Animal
Many people want to know about the effectiveness of stun guns on animals. While stun guns are quite effective on human attackers, a stun gun is specially designed to target the nervous system and muscles of humans. It is not designed for animals’ bodies, and will have an unknown effect on them. The general consensus is that stun guns are not an appropriate method of stopping animal attacks. A stun gun may have a range of effects depending on the animal. It may be unable to stop the animal from...

•Self Defense Rights
There are many misconceptions around the concept of self defense. Many people worry that if they fight back against an attacker, for example by using pepper spray or a stun gun, that they will be charged with a crime. In fact, as long as you do not use excessive force, defending yourself is perfectly legal. Self defense encompasses a broad range of tactics, including simple strategies to avoid physical altercations, physical moves, the use of nonlethal weapons, and the use of knives and guns....

•Why You Should Choose Pepper Spray Over a Lethal Weapon
There are many choices for self defense, including pepper spray, stun guns, knives, or guns. There are many excellent reasons for choosing pepper spray for your self defense needs. Pepper spray is an effective yet safe way to stun your attacker, enabling you to get away. Plus, it is easy to carry and use, and requires no special training. Many people believe that pepper spray will not be effective enough, but this is far from the case. Imagine spraying water in your attacker’s face. This will...

•Do Nonlethal Self Defense Products Really Work
Self defense weapons fall into two broad categories, lethal and nonlethal. While many people have a hard time justifying using lethal force (such as a gun) even when their life is in danger, there are also those who question whether a nonlethal device will get the job done. The question is, are nonlethal self defense products effective at stopping attacks? Nonlethal self defense products are actually an excellent option for those who would be too scared to use a gun, knife, or other...

•Reasons to Use a Disguised Weapon
If you are currently weighing your choices for self defense weapons, undoubtedly you have seen various weapons disguised to look like everyday objects. This is particularly popular in the case of pepper spray canisters. There are, of course, many good reasons to consider carrying a canister of pepper spray, a stun gun, or another weapon to defend yourself against an attacker. Violent crimes are said to occur across the United States at a rate of one every 20 seconds. These could be prevented...

•Six Personal Safety Device Evaluation Questions
If you are currently looking for an effective way to protect yourself against an attack, you may be surprised at the vast array of products available to you. Guns, knives, pepper spray, stun guns, batons, TASER devices – how do you choose? When it comes to self defense devices, there are six questions you must ask yourself. Is it legal? The device you choose must be legal for you to carry in your car, your pocket, or your handbag, and for you to use if needed. Though many are perfectly legal,...

•Mace Pepper Guns
One of the newest self defense products to hit the market is the Mace Pepper Gun. This device uses Mace, one of the most popular brands of pepper spray, in a unique delivery system. Known as “bag-in-a-can” technology, this device allows you to shoot a stream of pepper spray from any angle. You can even hold the can upside down! Unlike regular spray cans, the pepper spray will come out in a straight stream no matter the angle of the can. This is particularly useful if you are struggling with...

•Defending Yourself Against Animal Attacks
If you enjoy jogging, hiking, camping, or other outdoor activities, you may occasionally be confronted by pet dogs or even wild animals. If you are afraid of such attacks in the wilderness, or even on jogging trails or other suburban areas, consider the following ways to defend yourself against such attacks. First, do not do anything to attract such animals. Don’t carry food with you; if you are camping, keep it in closed containers that cannot be broken into by animals such as bears. Still,...

•Purchasing Stun Guns
Stun guns are growing in popularity as means for self defense. Often chosen in place of pepper spray, knives, or guns, they offer a chance to seriously incapacitate an attacker without the long-term effects that may make purchasers wary of knives or guns. This relatively new technology can be confusing. Here are a few things to consider when purchasing a stun gun: Stun guns are often confused with a TASER device, but in fact the names cannot be used interchangeably. The TASER fires a pair of...