How to Use a Stun Gun

The recommended stun device self-defense technique is fairly simple; drive the device into the upper shoulder, stomach, groin area, or other sort of muscle area such as the neck or kidney, and then pull the trigger.

When used properly, stun devices can temporarily disable a person giving you precious time to safely leave the area. Most cities or counties have private firms or individuals that offer training in the proper use of stun guns. In addition, you can check with your local enforcement agency to see if they offer, or can direct you where to get properly trained.

Here are some important guidelines and information that you need to know when using non-lethal stun devices.

Once you have taken action, leave the area immediately. You have gained the advantage so don't hang around to admire the effects. Assailants can react differently. Some are incapable of responding for several minutes or more. Others, though rare, may only be temporarily deterred for several seconds. Whatever the situation, leave the area immediately always assuming that your advantage will be short-lived. Let's understand something right up front. Some people on drugs, certainly not all, are only momentarily disabled. This is particularly so with those on PCP. Never assume that the assailant is down and out for several minutes. Leave immediately!

Do not attempt to defend yourself against an assailant that has a firearm. Chances are, you will lose. There is no piece of jewelry or any amount of money that is worth your life. The only time you should use these products against an assailant armed with a firearm is if you feel certain the assailant intends to shoot you. You then may have no other choice. Once you have initiated action, quickly move away from the assailant's line of sight, leave the area as quickly as possible and contact authorities immediately with a full description of the assailant. However, the vast majority of assaults are by unarmed assailants. If armed, most will have some form of non-lethal weapon. Despite the media hype, firearms are used far less than most think. The odds are on your side in most attacks.

STUN GUN TRAINING

Stun devices are specifically designed to get an attacker out of your personal space by administering a series of quick, painful shocks to the body through the skin. These are weapons of surprise or discouragement. It says, "Back off! This is going to be harder than you thought! You are going to get hurt doing it!" to an attacker. Use it to create a bit of space or distance between yourself and the attacker! In many cases this aggressive response, combined with a heavy dose of good old-fashioned yelling, will be enough to discourage an attacker.