While defending yourself is a natural reaction to someone coming at you, carrying a self defense weapon is really the way to go.  Many individuals have some sort of martial arts training, or are capable of working out at the gym on a daily basis, but what about the people who just aren't physically able to fend off someone in the event of a physical altercation? 

In today's market your options are very grand.  You can choose weaponry such as pepper sprays, stun guns, TASER and personal alarms.  They are all good but which one will fit the bill?   Most people do choose stun guns as their favorite choice in a self defense device.  These devices are not only dependable; they are very affordable and will get the job done. 

Police all over the United States choose to use stun guns as one of their less-lethal means of defending their self.  Of course, as an individual you will not be able to purchase a police grade weapon, but with today's standards this is far from necessary.  .

Stun guns will send off an electrical current to your would-be attacker.  At the time of stunning and contact with the stun gun prongs, this current travels through the body and temporarily prevents muscle movement, thus rendering your attacker helpless.  This will allow you to leave the scene and get yourself to safety, possibly calling the police as they may be able to apprehend him or her.

These wonder devices range in voltage levels and styles.  This makes choosing your new weapon somewhat difficult.  The higher the voltage will allow you to have less contact time with the attacker, so I highly recommend you purchase stun guns with at least 300,000 volts.  The smaller voltage stun guns work, but can require you to stun them for a prolonged time period and when you are in a situation of having to use your weapon, the last thing you want to do is hang around with the stun gun on him or her.    You want to be able to stun, see them drop and take off.  Remember!  Stun Guns may not work or work as well on someone who is very large in size.  You may want to carry a pepper spray as a back-up device.  

The choices are endless today.  When you do decide to purchase a stun gun make sure you think about your own needs.  This is a personal decision and you shouldn't let anyone persuade you into buying something you may not feel comfortable carrying. 

Get used to having your weapon with you at all times.  You should learn it, practice with it and even stun someone if they will let you!  Make sure you check the batteries periodically to ensure they are in good working order and your gun has enough power.  If you choose stun guns that have a portable charger, make sure you charge it.  Consider it like a cell phone.  No one leaves the house these days without their phone!  Don't leave without your stun gun either.  Keep them in the same place so when you are ready to leave you can grab onto both. 

As with all self defense weapons, no matter which you choose to purchase or something you carry from your home, remember if you don't carry it, it won't help you.