New Touchdown Streewise Stun Gun SWT7500R

We now have in stock many new and exciting products for 2013. One that caught our eye was the Streetwise SWT7500R stun gun and flashlight. This debuts a new ergonomic shape that comfortably fits the hand of any adult. The rubberized armored shell along with the finger grips means no slipping from sweaty hands. It features the popular "wrist strap pin" that will automatically disable the gun if your aggressor tries to wrestle it away to use on you. The LED flashlight is low drain and very bright. It's rechargeable so no batteries. It's one of the "Touchdown Top Gun" models that Streetwise earmarks as top in its category.

It comes with a lifetime warranty with two years on the rechargeable battery. Sounds expensive, doesn't it? We've got an introductory price of only $44.00 on these big brawny stun guns.

We expect these to go on back order soon. Click for details on the Streetwise SWT7500R. There is a video demo at the top of the page. Watch my startled reaction when I discharge the unit (and I knew it was coming!).

New High Powered Stun Guns

Three of the top makers of stun guns have announced ultra high powered rechargeable models to lead the self defense charge. Barracuda is fazing out it's popular BC-18 compact stun gun for the new BC-20. Boasting 2000KV, the model features a new rubber coating for a better grip. 

But wait, there's more. The manufacturer, not content to rest on its laurels, has brought out an ultra high powered Barracuda BC-30 stun gun. That's right, 3 million volts of knock down power. (Amperage remains in the 4-5 milliamp range, more than most competitors but still low enough to be safe to use with no lasting effects).

Streetwise Security has extended it's well-known Small Fry mini stun gun line with the SF5000. Although careful not to claim something that cannot be adequately measured, the company maintains that the Small Fry SF5000RB is as strong or stronger than any other stun gun anywhere near the claimed voltage. The Small Fry SF5000RB contains the latest feature set like an optional wrist pin strap (use it or not, it's up to you) and a charging meter that tells you the state of the charge.  The black SF5000RB is in stock and the pink SF5000RH is coming soon.

Not to be left out of the high powered game, Stun Master has released a couple beasts. The SM-FLR stun gun looks like an electric shaver. It's shaped like that for a totally new feel and grip. It's rated a 3.5 million volts and includes a flashlight.

The red and black SM-Lipstick stun gun has got to be the cutest, tiniest, and strongest stun gun for it's size in existence. If you feel threatened, reach in your bag for a freshen-up lipstick with a kick. It includes a built-in flashlight. This thing is only three inches tall! It's bargain priced at only $28.95.  

All Stars - The 5 Top Selling Products This year

We thought we would review the top 5 products at Stun Gun Supply during the last 6 months (Jan-June 2010). We want to take a close look at these products to see why they are so desirable.

#5.  Streetwise 1000K Mini Stun Baton 

We thought this was pretty darn cute when we first saw it. It's only 10 1/2" long and so easy to handle. At 1000K volts it's the strongest stun baton on the market. If that weren't all, it sports a built in LED flashlight also. Being rechargeable, you never need to worry about batteries running down. It comes with a holster with belt loop. It's easy to see why we sell so many!

#4. Barracuda Stun Gun BC-18

Compact stun guns have a lot going for them. The size makes them easy to stow and handle. 1.8 million volts is a lot of power for such a little thing and we think that's part of the appeal. Customers seem to like the wrist strap that will pull out and inactivate the unit if the bad guy tries to grab it from you. Being rechargeable doesn't hurt!

#3. Stingray Hi-Power 2800 Stun Gun

Good Golly Miss Molly! We've got serious fire power here. About the size of the Barracuda BC-18 but noticeably stronger. We test all our stun guns on ourselves or a willing friend. With only abut a half second application, this one hurt! Rechargeable of course and with a LED flashlight to boot. One of the newest models on the market.

#2. Barracuda Stun Gun BC-10

Another Barracuda makes the list. The appeal here lies with the orthodox rectangular shape that most people equate with "stun gun." While other brands were discontinuing many of their traditional stun guns, Barracuda bravely re-thought the stun gun design and came out with this model. It's a compact but puts out a very strong one million volts. It includes modern features like a disable wrist strap, a loud siren and a nylon belt-loop style holster. The unit takes two 9 volt batteries. The $45 price point doesn't hurt.

#1. The Pretender Cell Phone Stun Gun

This top seller combines a decoy cell phone exterior with a record breaking 4.5 million volts. (Don't worry, the milliamps are low to provide a safe alternative to lethal weapons.) The unit comes in a basic black with a silver accent or a pink ladies model (that's right at the top of our home page). There are other cell phone stun gun models but this is the most modern looking with it's large rectangular screen simulating an internet connected device. It also has a 12 LED light to find your way in the dark. The Pretender uses 3 long life lithium batteries that we provide with the unit. We'll also send along a holster that fits the unit perfectly.

So there you have it. The Top 5 Stun Gun Supply All Stars.

New SafeFamilyLife™ Kits--All-in-one Protection

Our new SafeFamilyLife™ combine selected Stun Gun Supply safety products with a specially prepared instructional DVD, manual and reports into one convenient kit. The seven kits address different aspects of family life. Now families can choose the kit or kits that will address their safety concerns quickly and completely.

For example, for some time we have had parents calling asking what should they buy to help protect their sons and daughters about to go away to college. The demand was so great for a kit that we devised our own! But these SafeFamilyLife™ kits go much much further. They provide the necessary training in Personal, Family and Home Security that every family needs. Simple, fact-based education on these matters can and does SAVE LIVES! 

Check out our VIDEOS for more information about SafeFamilyLife™.

Stun Gun and the Canine Question

As a customer service representative for Stun Gun Supply, hardly a day goes by that I am not asked about stun guns and their effectiveness on animals. There is an evident need for these people to control unwanted advances from aggressive dogs. It's a complicated issue and I don't want to recommend a product designed for the nervous and musculature system of humans. Here are some things to keep in mind if you want to go this route.

First of all, there are products on the market specifically designed to control canine aggression. Mace Security makes a product called Muzzle Dog Repellent that is EPA approved. It is a pepper spray product that can spray up to 10 feet. Pepper spray (OC) is a known effective tearing agent that works in most cases. Some individuals, and canines by extension, can "fight through" the effects so it can not be considered effective in all cases.

Another product to consider is the Super Dog Chaser. This small hand held unit uses two ways to repel a dog. One is a discomforting high frequency sound above the range of human hearing. The second is a super bright LED flashing strobe that temporarily confuses the dog. The manufacturer claims effectiveness up to 40 feet.

I can find no peer reviewed controlled study that examines the effectiveness of stun guns on animals. There is some anecdotal evidence that suggests that the devise may produce the desired effect on canines at least in some situations. Adam Katz, owner of dogproblems.com, recommends the stun gun. "If you see a stray or unleashed dog approaching you, press the button a couple times," he says. "We've found that the electrical charge hits ultra high frequency sound waves that only the dog can hear. About 50% of the dogs would immediately turn tail and run away." He says that if the dog gets any closer, use the stun gun.

The Times Herald-Record of April 13, 2006 details the use of a TASER gun by a Monroe, NY police officer to subdue two attacking pit bulls on a golf course. The dogs which escaped from their home had been menacing golfers at the Monroe Country Club and golfers were left defending themselves using golf clubs. The officer zapped the dogs twice forcing the dogs to return home.

In another incident, Police officers in the UK armed with a stun gun tasered a dog after it was reported to have 'turned on its owner' in Blackburn, Lancashire. The dog, thought to be a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, is said to have attacked its 45 year old owner who was out walking it at the time on Sunday. Ambulance staff arrived at the scene to treat the woman's injuries but withdrew after the dog attacked them. A police officer arrived at the scene armed with the taser device and stunned the dog before approaching it and tying it up and taking it to a Lancashire police station. The dog's owner was treated for her injuries in the hospital for leg wounds. Police or paramedics did not suffer any injuries in the incident.

The stun baton is perhaps the ideal stun gun weapon to use on a dog. The cattle prod, a progenitor of the modern stun baton, has been used for decades to control farm animals. The stun baton's 16"-22" length enables an application with the arm outstretched. Standard rectangular stun guns top out at about 9" tall and require very close proximity to the animal that could pose a danger to the user. Most stun batons emit an electrical charge along the upper part of the shaft. So even if you can't employ the tip, a strike of the baton's shaft to an animal's flank would be just as effective.

The disclaimer here is that no study has been conducted to ascertain the effects and safety of stun guns on animals. Until more is known, I recommend limiting stun baton use to 400,000 volts of power for large dogs and 300,000 volts for small dogs. Don't use the device in a prolonged manner. If a 3-5 second application produces no effect, a longer one won't be any more effective.

We recommend that walkers who would likely encounter aggressive dogs also carry canine pepper spray and the Super Dog Chaser device. If one method proves ineffective on a particular animal, the other may. Before purchasing a stun gun or pepper spray, check your state's regulations as some restrict the use of these devices.

The New Barracuda Stun Gun Line

We're proud to add Barracuda as our newest Stun Gun Brand. Founded in 2007, the feature rich line consists of the BC-10, BC-12, and BC-18. The three stun guns are strategically placed in the market to cover the vast majority of people's stun gun needs. All carry a 5 year warranty.

The Barracuda BC-10 is a rectangular unit with a traditional shape. The 1000KV unit requires two 9 volt batteries to operate. Some of the unique features include an 80db alarm and a safety/disable pin with wrist loop. This way, if your attacker attempts to grab your stun gun, the pin will pull out and disable the unit. So your enemy cannot turn around and use the stun gun on you.

The unit includes an attached belt clip and nylon weave holster with belt loop. The stun device measures 6" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/4" which is on the smaller side for this style stun gun.

The BC-12 and BC-18 are micro sized units. For the Barracuda BC-12, the manufacturer claims an output of 1.2 million volt or 1200KV making it one of the most powerful stun guns on the market. It is powered by a long life NI-MH rechargeable battery. A nylon holster with belt loop is included as is a wrist/disable wrist loop. Did we say tiny? This unit measures only 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 1". You can hide it in your purse and hide it in your hand in high risk situations.

The top-of-the line is the mini Barracuda BC-18. The manufacturer claims an output of 1.8 million volts or 1800 KV making this the top voltage winner among reputable high quality vendors. This stun gun has all the features of the BC-12 including case size. It is also rechargeable so it is always ready when you need it to be.

A stun gun incapacitates by interrupting the neuro-musculature system. Make contact on the truck area, not the limbs, face or neck. The person goes down, limp and disoriented. Due to the low amperage, the effect is temporary with no lasting effects. It gives you enough time to flee or call the police. And that could be a life saver.