Stun Guns / Tasers

Laws & Restrictions

  • Minimum age to carry / use = 18 years old
  • Legal to use in Florida
  • Handheld device that delivers an electric shock
  • High voltage, but low amperage = not deadly, but disabling
  • Impacts the muscular and neural system of the attacker (any size / influence)
  • Loss of balance, confusion, disorientation, muscles “lock up”
  • Attacker is incapacitated up to 10 minutes (3 seconds = optimal application)
  • Stun will occur through clothing / jeans, & you will not get shocked after use while touching the attacker
  • Disguisable – cell phones, flashlights, etc. / also available in stun baton
  • Reasonably priced ($50-75) – choose a product with a lifetime warranty (i.e. cheap price = cheap product)
  • Avoid carry-on luggage, sporting events, government buildings (e.g. anywhere there’s a security screening station)
  • Deterrent first (siren & crackling) before the need to use
  • Safety device – wrist wrap can disengage lock pin and will disable the unit should you be disarmed
  • Target the upper torso vs. lower extremities
  • Recharge required once every 1-2 months for 8 hours