How To Use A Stun Gun
It is not enough that you own a stun gun to help protect you and your family against attackers. You have spent the time researching different types of guns, and have painstakingly chosen one you know you can handle. But will you know what to do if you are actually attacked?
The stun gun is a battery-operated device that uses electrical currents to render an attacker disabled for up to thirty minutes by interrupting the nerve impulses that control muscle movement. Make sure you follow the directions that came with your stun gun and keep your batteries charged. Two year old batteries won’t be of much use to you.
Make sure the prongs are faced away from your body and towards the attackers. Don’t touch any part of the prongs. The current could temporarily disable you.
Hold the stun gun against the attackers hip or shoulder before firing it. These are the best muscles to target, as they are the most sensitive. If the hip or shoulder are not easily available, any area on the attacker body will do. Then hold the trigger down until the attacker falls. This could be anywhere between 5 and 30 seconds. But be persistent because once he is downed, you will have time to flee.
Once you are safely away and out of harms way call 911. Make sure to report the attack as soon as possible so the police can track the attacker before he is able to get up and get away.
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