By: Bill Chicione

We often get asked what is the best product for self-defense. A lot of people will just flat-out say I want a handgun. But for many reasons, the deadly force that a handgun offers for self-defense is too much. That is just not within the realm of thinking of many people, especially women.
<BR><BR>Stun devices and other self-defense items incapacitate an assailant anywhere from 5 to 45 minutes allowing you time to get away from a dangerous situation. All these nonlethal self-defense items work in a variety of ways. Pepper sprays, e.g., use the resin of a very hot pepper to cause pain and excessive tearing of the eyes. They are on average 85 to 90% effective.
<BR><BR>Here are eight safety tips for stun devices that you should know.
<BR><BR>There are literally hundreds of stun devices on the market today. They all do the same thing and range in price from as little as $22 to $90. Here we compare two of the most popular stun guns; the Barracuda and the Runt. This way you can see the differences between the two and decide if one of them is better for you than the other.
<BR><BR>The <b><a href="http://www.safetygearhq.com/high-voltage-stun-guns.htm">Runt Stun Gun</a></b> is 3 1/2 inches tall and has a safety switch that prevents accidental discharge. It comes with a free nylon holster and three free batteries to power the device. It has a lifetime warranty and is a quality product made by Stun Master, one of the most respected brand names in stun weaponry. This stun device comes in four models: a 4.5 million volt model that is $53.95; a rechargeable version of this is available for $49.95; there is a 3.5 million volt for $45.95 and 2.5 million volt version of this for as little as $37.95.
<BR><BR>The Barracuda stun gun has three models all with a five year warranty. The 3,000,000 volt version is $52.95, the 2,000,000 volt is $49.95 and the 1.2 million volt version is $44.95. They all have rechargeable batteries with built-in wall plug chargers. It has a red LED light that comes on when the stun gun is powered. They all feature the wrist strap disable pin. It comes with a nylon weave holster and belt loop.
<BR><BR>That's a summary of the features of two of the most popular stun guns on the market today. They are both effective for female self-defense to improve their personal safety. I will let you decide which of them you think is a better value for self-defense.<BR><BR>5. All stun weapons have either a holster or a belt clip for easy carrying. Be prepared to use it at any time. Practice using it so that it becomes second nature to you. When the time comes to use it, you don't want to be fumbling around wondering where the safety switch is located.
<BR><BR>6. All <b><a href="http://www.safetygearhq.com/cell-phone-stun-gun.htm"> Stun Devices</a></b>make a loud crackling sound and send out sparks that fly from one probe to the other. This can be a rather intimidating light and sound show. It is recommended that as an assailant approaches you, show him your charging stun gun with a warning to "back off." Sometimes this warning will be enough to scare him away.
<BR><BR>8. The electrical charge will not come back to you even if the assailant is grabbing you.
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