Different Varieties of Stun Gun Voltages
The stun gun is one of the most powerful and effective tools for self-defense. Handy, simple in design and straightforward to use, stun guns are preferred in many instances for deferring an attack or controlling unruly and dangerous behavior because it delivers fast, efficient results. Stun guns come in a variety of power, usually expressed in voltages. The number indicated as the voltage of the stun gun is an indication of its power, something that every buyer should be aware about.
What different varieties of stun gun voltages to expect
Stun guns come in different power indications, but they usually range from about 20,000 volts to 150,000 volts. Newer models often have higher voltages, which could translate to better stopping power. There are even stun gun models being sold with an advertised voltage of 1 million volts. But how effective are these?
If the million voltage stun gun seems terrifying, it’s because humans generally have an adverse reaction to electricity and we know that higher voltages also equals more pain. But should you choose a stun gun with a voltage of 900,000 over one that ‘only’ has 50,000? That really depends on what you need and the type of reaction you want to produce.
In general, stun guns with 20,000 to 50,000 voltages are considered standard. Most of these are dart-firing tasers that some users prefer because they can be utilized from farther away. The darts they fire also come in direct contact with the body of the assailant, allowing the electricity to affect more skeletal muscles. They are also chosen because they tend not to affect the heart, avoiding any life-threatening health issue. Dart-firing tasers are also effective in knocking the assailant off. These are very efficient for immobilizing the target.
Stun guns with high voltages are intended for close encounters. They are designed to shock by contracting the muscles and causing pain. However, they may not be that effective in knocking the assailant to the ground. They are, however, quite efficient at producing shock that will cause enough pain and discomfort in order to discourage a physical attack.
Just how powerful is a particular stun gun voltage?
If you’ve ever experienced the discomfort of static electricity, such as when you rub your shoes against a synthetic rug and proceed to touch door knob, then you could safely say that you’ve been shocked with about 20,000 to 30,000 volts of electricity. You could probably say that you know what that type of voltage feels like for an assailant against whom you’ll be using the stun gun.
What you should watch out for is the amperage or amps. Stun guns usually have a high-voltage, low-amperage power arrangement to keep them on the safe side. If the gun comes in a higher amperage, be very wary because you could cause serious, unnecessary damage.