Movie "Looper" Uses Double Trouble Stun Gun

I saw the movie "Looper" last night and enjoyed it. During one scene about mid way through, one the bad guys used what clearly to me was a ZAP "Double Trouble" stun gun on Bruce Willis. Now part of the movie takes place in a grimy run-down future world year 2040. The bad guy was about 10 feet from Willis and once activated Willis went down like a rock. Would I swear 100% it was a Double Trouble and not some prop device? No, but it looked like one and fired like one. I think it was.

So what are we to make of this? It's clear that the director wanted a device that looked futuristic and gave out two buzzing lights at the ends rather than one in the center like most stun guns. That's exactly what the Double Trouble Stun Gun does. You hold it in it's center and the contact points are on either side. It's a hard jolt to the opponent if it's held right on the body while firing.

Most people know that a stun gun must be held to the person's body you are trying to subdue. Was this intended to be a Taser? No wires flew through the air to land on Willis. It's obvious the director or producers wanted a futuristic devise that would convince movie goers that this wireless instant take down device was available in 2040. Who's to doubt it?

ZAP Double Trouble

So then I get home and turn on the tube. First up was "The Good Wife" which I had seen occasionally. Soon I'm presented with another stun gun scenario (stun gun or Taser? It's not clear). This time pepper spray was thrown into the mix. Briefly, the attorney was arguing that subduing someone with pepper spray and then sending three shocks to the person with a stun device could qualify as abuse, especially if there was a preexisting condition. I concur. Look behind the "Man Dies From Taser" headlines and you'll almost always see the abuse and excessive nature of the application by a police officer(s) who can't control his adrenalin. I saw one the next day. The title of the headline? "Taser Fired at Least 14 Times Before Brazilian Died."

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Varieties of Stun Guns: Choose Your Weapon

Stun Guns come in many sizes, shapes and voltages. Categorizing these attributes will help you choose an appropriate self defense product.

Shapes

The prototypical stun gun is rectangular in shape and perhaps 3/4 to one inch thick. Sizes generally increase with voltage power. This is as much as to hold more batteries than anything else.

The second common shape is one of a cell phone or blackberry. This is the so-called "covert" self defense item where the intent of the device is hidden behind an innocuous shape. These are small enough to fit in a purse or glove compartment.

A third shape has recently arrived where the handle is molded into the device. Think of brass knuckles where the administration is straight on. This shape offers a more secure grip which could be crucial in a high stress situation. The Knuckle Blaster is a 950,000 volt stun gun that actually resembles brass knuckles (although this one is molded plastic with an outer soft rubber skin.)

Stun batons are also members of the stun gun family. Consider these high-tech versions of the night stick. They are a natural for a walking patrolman and the night watchman.

Sizes

One of the tallest of the rectangle style stun guns is the Streetwise SW1000. This 1000K volt stunner measures 8.25 inches x 2 inches x 1 inch. It also features a built-in alarm. It requires three 9 volt batteries to power.

At the other spectrum, the Small Fry stun gun may be the smallest battery powered zapper with the biggest wallop. This million volt model measures an amazing 3 1/4 inches x 2 inches x 3/4 inch. This is made possible by the development of lithium batteries. This model Small Fry stun gun takes three button size lithium-ion batteries.

Stun batons come in either fixed or expandable models. You can keep your attacker at bay with the expandable type which can extend to 21". With your arm out-stretched you can keep an assailant a safer distance away than with a traditional hand held. Common fixed stun baton sizes are 16, 18 and 20 inches. Some models feature an alarm to hopefully scare a would-be intruder.

Voltages

Stun gun voltages run the gamut from 80,000 volts to 1.2 million volts. Many fall in the 300K to 500K range. At 80K, the Talon MINI stun gun is one of the smallest and most affordable models. It measures just 4" tall and has enough power to keep a would-be attacker dazed and confused for several minutes. At the other extreme, the Double Trouble stun gun delivers an ultra powerful 1.2 million volts. It's one of the new grip style devices with contacts on either end. This design is responsible for the unit's high power.

It must be mentioned that although these defensive products deliver high voltages, the amperage is very low, perhaps only 2-4 milliamps. They're considered reasonable force in resisting attack and are non-lethal. In fact, if you stand around too long watching your handy-work, you could regret it. Recovery time depends upon voltage and the length or series of administrations. But most people will recover in only 4-8 minutes. So run to safety first, not last.

Three Exciting New Products

We've just gotten in two new stun guns that we're sure will revolutionize the design of these popular self-defense tools. The first, Knuckle Blaster stun gun, features an ergonomic soft skin design that will comfortably fit any size hand. You can release the safety switch and quickly fire with just the one hand. This follows the trend of higher power levels at 950,00 volts.

Then there is the new Double Trouble stun gun. It features a similar "in your hand" design but this one adds a new "wide gap" contact spread. The wider the contacts, the more power develops. The safety is right on top with a handy LED. The package comes with a wrist strap, carrying case and free batteries.

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