Stun guns are one of the self-defense product options on the market today. They are becoming more and more popular because of the seemingly ever-present crime and tremendous historical success with the military and law enforcement.

When we talk about stun guns, power is a big topic. There are literally hundreds of options in stun guns from as many as 9-10 different manufacturers, each with their own full line of products.

Those stun guns generally range from 80,000 volts to 1.2 million volts. Most are in the range of 500,000 volts to 900,000 volts. So the big question is why is power important?

Once you know how they work, you’ll understand that the more power you have in your stun gun, the less time it will take for it to be effective. To be effective, a stun gun must be applied to the assailant’s body for 2-5 seconds to knock him down.

Without a doubt, the more powerful stun guns are more expensive. But look, here we are talking about your own defense and possibly that of your family: their lives may be in danger!

Anyway, I am not aware of any stun gun that sells for more than $100.00. Discounts are almost always available.

The Double Trouble stun gun is 1.2 million volts, the most powerful I know of. Streetwise has three to a million volts. One is a rechargeable stun baton, one is a rechargeable Silver Bullet Small Fry, and the other is a model that has an alarm and disable pin. That’s a total of four over 1 million volts.

When it comes to your safety, consider getting the most powerful stun gun you can afford to defend yourself. You may only need to use it once. I hope you never have to use it. Knowing you have it at hand gives you the self-confidence you need to walk tall.

If you feel threatened by an assailant, load the stun gun and hold it for the bad guys to see the stream flying by and hear the sounds. Sometimes, with a “back off” warning, the sight and sound of a charging stun gun is enough for the offender to leave you alone.

If you are looking for a non-lethal self-defense product, a stun gun may be one of your best options available. They are effective, affordable, easy to transport and use. When are you going to have one?

If you are looking for a self defense product on the market, look for quality, efficacy and LEGALITY. Stun guns are not legal in some states. Check with your local police department as well.