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.

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.