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.  

Product Review -The SM-CELL Cell Phone Stun Gun

Introduction

One of the most popular stun gun models is the Stun Master SM-CELL cell phone stun gun. This 800,000 volt self defense product contains the stun effect, a bright LED flashlight and a 120db alarm. The unit resembles a cellphone, not the latest ultra slim flip phone but still a convincing simulation of a small cellphone. It measures 4 inches tall, 1 7/8 inches in width at the waist and 1 1/8 inches thick. It is, of course, a self defense product and does not operate as a cell phone.

Up Close

The case is silver and the buttons are black. The simulated display is large with a group of icons typical of a cell phone. The black panel above the display reads "Stun Master." The product comes with two CR123A lithium batteries and a nylon holster with belt loop. A black wrist strap is a safety device. Wrap it around your wrist and if your attacker grabs the SM-CELL from you, the strap will detach and the unit will be left completely inoperable. The unit has a limited lifetime warranty.

Operation

The SM-CELL sports four functional buttons above the non-functioning dial buttons. You push the "power" button to turn the unit on. Two red LED lights come on. The "electroshock" button discharges the unit with a spark arcing across the two electrodes. The "alarm" button activates a loud high pitched alarm as long as the button is pressed. The "flashlight" button activates a very bright "white light" three LED flashlight. Pressing the "power" button again turns the unit off.

The SM-CELL is certainly full featured. It is the only unit to this reviewer's knowledge that includes both an alarm and a bright LED flashlight. As a bonus, the $59.95 retail price includes two CR123A batteries free. Go to Wal-Mart and these two batteries will cost you about $10.00.

All stun guns operate in the same way. The electrical charge is high in voltage but low in amperage. The high voltage enables the charge to be effective through clothing but the low amperage keeps the unit non-lethal. The units effectiveness varies with the length of application. A 1/2 second will cause some pain and muscular contraction, one to two seconds will cause muscle spasms and a dazed mental state. Three to five seconds will cause loss of balance and a confusion. You will not suffer a charge-back to your own body, so you can feel safe even if your assailant is touching you.

The best strike areas on the body are the upper shoulders, lower rib cage and upper hip. A stun gun requires direct body contact to be effective. Pepper spray can be applied from a distance of perhaps 5-8 feet. Consumer Taser darts can be propelled from a distance of up to 15 feet. Unlike pepper spray, stun guns are unaffected by wind. Furthermore, there are reports of an approaching attacker running away when confronted with the arcing snap of a stun gun's electrodes.

Summary

Stun guns are effective self defense products and safe when used in a common sense moderate fashion. The SM-CELL is one of the best cell phone stun gun models available with a three-in-one multi-function operation: stun gun, alarm and flashlight. It is an outstanding value in a compact stun gun.

A Stun Baton In Action

Mary S. regularly walked in the evening alone in her Billings, Montana neighborhood. She had realized gradually that she was becoming uneasy with approaching strangers, especially if they were in groups of two or more. Nothing had yet happened but she couldn't shake the feeling.

So Mary bought a Stun Master SM-300SB stun baton. She carried this 300,000 volt stun gun in the included belt holster. Nothing untoward happened until six weeks later. Two male teenagers passed by. Soon she realized that they had turned around and were following her. She then heard taunts, "Hey baby, what-cha doin?" and so forth. Mary felt her heart pound against her chest. What to do? As the taunts escalated she made a decision. She turned around, quickly saw no draw weapons, put her hand on the holster and said, "Stop right there. I have a weapon. Scram!" And, lo and behold, they did. They thought for moment, turned around and quickly walked away. Mary repelled her attackers without even removing the stun baton from its holster.

This scene is repeated time and again across America. Women are taking control of their lives and taking a stand against personal crime. Yes there is risk in any altercation. But passively hoping everything will turn out OK is self delusion. It's a mind set. You can picture yourself a victim and act accordingly. Or you can imagine a confident you who is actively in control of the situation.

You can choose from stun batons, stun guns, Tasers, Mace pepper spray, and loud portable alarms. All these items are relatively inexpensive and are proven effective if used properly. So if you purchase a self defense weapon, PRACTICE! Don't leave your "get acquainted" time until an actual attack. You will be too unnerved. So pump a couple pepper sprays, press the trigger of that stun gun or activate the flying Taser darts. Make sure you aim at an object and not a person. Practice in your head the actual procedure you will use against your attacker, where you will apply the weapon and how long before you flee. This will help you act appropriately and without undue fear in an actual attack.