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The stun gun is among the most efficient and effective personal protection devices available in the market. It is a non lethal self defense weapon that uses electricity to prevent an attack. It utilizes high voltage of electricity to be able to disrupt brain communication immobilizing an attacker in the process. High voltage in itself is not dangerous at all. It is the amperage that causes extreme damage. One amp can kill a person. Most non-lethal guns deliver only about 3 milliamps. Too minute to cause a lasting damage on a person's body.

The concept of this device is based on the fact that our body needs and has electricity. Signals from our brain are delivered to different parts of our body by the use of electricity. These devices work to interrupt this communication process. When you press the gun to an attacker's body, the electric charge will be delivered to him. This process will dump a lot of information in his brain confusing his nerves and muscles. He will then be temporarily immobilized.

Stun gun effectiveness works depending on several factors such as the size and state of your attacker; and the gun model you chose. Larger attackers may require longer "zapping." If he is under the influence of drugs and alcohol, the possibility of him not being affected is greater as well. When buying this weapon, you need to remember that higher voltage means higher effectiveness so it is recommended that you buy high-voltage guns though costly it may be.

Unless it is seriously and critically mishandled, this device will not permanently damage nor kill a person. Pressing the gun for just half a second will only startle your attacker. If you zap him for more than 3 seconds, the normal reaction is immobilization. It all depends on how you use it. Knowing the proper way of using your it is just as important as buying one for your protection. When you are equipped with the knowledge of its proper usage, it will definitely work to your advantage.

Carrying this non-lethal weapon and knowing how to use it is the best self defense you'll ever have when attacked. You effectively protect yourself without worrying if you killed your attacker. But really, being concerned about your attacker's state should be the last thing on your mind. He definitely wasn't worrying about you when he assaulted you, was he?

Annabelle Lehoux co-founded Self Defense Products Depot which provides a wide variety of self defense products and home security gadgets from stun gun, TASER and pepper spray to dummy camera, hidden safe and home alarm. To raise the awareness of personal safety, Annabelle also teaches self defense classes in local community center. Please visit http://www.self-defense-products-depot.com/ and download a free report on how to select the right product to protect yourself now.