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In order to learn the proper way to use a stun gun you need at least some idea of what it is and how it works. In the most basic of terms, a stun gun uses high voltage and low amperage to temporarily disable your attacker and provide you with what hopefully will be enough time to escape.

When you press the trigger, the electricity stored in the stun gun will instantly dump into the attacker’s muscles causing them to do a great deal of work very rapidly. This instantly depletes the energy supply for his muscles and his body is then unable to function properly. The stun gun also interrupts the tiny neurological impulses that control muscle movement and it overwhelms the attackers nervous system with electricity.

Although the word gun is in the name, stun guns do not fire out anything at all. They can only be used up close by pressing and holding it against your attacker. In order for the stun gun to be the most effective you need to hold it against your attacker’s body for at least 1-5 seconds.

Less than 1 second will simply cause some minor muscle contractions and will have a repelling effect, the effect goes away almost immediately after removal from contact.

Touch your attacker for 1 to 4 seconds and it should cause them to fall to the ground and it may also cause some mental confusion. The effect also goes away almost immediately after removal from contact.

A full 5 seconds or more should cause the attacker to become disoriented and off balance causing him to fall to the ground. It will then leave him weakened and dazed for a few minutes afterward although the actual time will vary by person.

The stun gun is effective on all parts of the body but it is most effective when used on certain areas. The lower abdomen area is a prime target area you want to aim for and this includes right under the ribcage and the upper hip area as well. Another prime target area should be the neck and upper shoulder region. Using it in these areas will help to maximize the effectiveness of the stun gun you are using at the time.

There also is no need to worry if your attacker is touching you when you stun him, the electrical current will not pass through to you. This is especially helpful if he grabs a hold of you and tries to drag you off to another location.

As I mentioned earlier, stun guns are designed to help buy you a chance to get away from your attacker. You should try and give him a full 5 second jolt if at all possible and then run for help. If you have a pepper spray with you, spray him before you run off to try to stop him from being able to chase you. Be sure to scream as you run for help and try to attract as much attention to your plight as you possibly can.

Chuck Dougherty Jr. is a Self defense Instructor and writer for Total Security – Self Defense & Surveillance Products. You may find more information http://www.getselfprotection.com/stun-guns.htm and http://www.getselfprotection.com/PepperShot-Pepper-Sprays.htm at his website.

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